Santa Mail + Show FAQs

November 29th – December 23rd

 Bring your letters for Santa so Mrs. Claus can deliver them to the North Pole! Santa’s Elves will scan the letters back via email so you know what your little ones wished for this holiday season. Mrs. Claus is also collecting unwrapped toys, coats, and hats for PIN (People in Need, INC. of Delaware)

CLICK HERE for Letter to Santa template!

Your EMAIL address must be included — letters will only be emailed back, they will not be returned by mail
Envelopes do not need to be sealed
Email address must be legible + valid
Check your email inbox (or spam folder) for an email from santamail@butchbandosfantasyoflights.com

Santa’s House was owned and operated by a different company and is no longer open

SHOW FAQs

  • At a nice viewing speed our show should take approximately 30 minutes to enjoy!

  • Non Peak Nights – There should be little to no wait time. Peak Nights – Once in the park your wait should be around 45 minutes.

  • Bathrooms are located at the exit of the show in the Parking Lot.

  • Yes, you can exit at the ticket booths.

  • You can buy them at our ticket booths with cash or credit card! Visit our Pricing + Purchase Tickets page!

  • No, our show is one way only. You cannot stop your vehicle, or get out, at anytime.

  • He is our owners’ father; to find out more visit our Who is Butch Bando page!

  • No, we are Columbus’ OG silhouette display light show! Tune to 88.3 FM to listen to Fantasy of Lights radio, made by Delaware Area Career Center students!

  • Historically, our show is less busy on weekdays. Bonus, there is a $10 weekday discount!

  • Historically, the weekends leading up to Christmas are our busiest nights. Be sure to check our Instagram OR Facebook for up to date traffic information on peak nights!

  • Yes! You can purchase one at our ticket booths, while supplies last!

  • Yes! We are Columbus’ ORIGINAL (AND ONLY!) locally owned + operated, light show!

  • This is our 25th season of being your family’s favorite holiday tradition!

  • By coming to our show you make others lives brighter as we give back to several local charities, year round! To learn more about our charities, visit our Charity + Community page.

  • Too many to count; if you feel up to the challenge, let us know! We have over 300 displays, multiple tunnels + light walls!

  • Our show is 3 miles long (about a 30 minute drive) + is located at Alum Creek State Park Campground.

  • No, Mrs. Claus will be in our show taking letters to Santa and collecting unwrapped toys, coats, and hats for PIN Delaware 11/29-12/23!

  • Our show is designed to be enjoyed from the right Side of your vehicle! Do this + you will never miss a bulb!

  • We are open rain, snow or wind! Severe weather that could jeopardize the safety of our patrons + staff would result in a closure. Check our Instagram OR Facebook for updates.

Photo Credit: Amy Weimer Photography + Tinnel Photography