Elf Night Moving to Dec. 22 Due to Weather

December 18, 2025

Slightly delayed by weather, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and a whole host of elves will make an appearance at Dorothy B. Oven Park's annual Elf Night on Monday, Dec. 22, from 5:30-8 p.m. Over 150,000 lights will twinkle against the night sky, transforming the park into a winter wonderland fit for Santa and all his arctic friends. Visitors are invited to take a stroll around the decorated grounds and let Santa know all the items on their holiday wish list.

If you'd like to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, upon arrival, check in on the front lawn to be assigned a ticket number on a first-come, first-served basis until all tickets are claimed. While enjoying Elf Night, parents will want to have their cameras ready to record all the smiles and wonderment on their children's faces. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided by Santa's little helpers, while supplies last.

For safety reasons, vehicles will not be allowed to drive through Oven Park, which is located at 3205 Thomasville Road, during the event. Free public parking will be available next to the park at Thomasville Road Baptist Church, 3131 Thomasville Road.

Motorists traveling along Thomasville Road are urged to drive with caution in the vicinity of the park that night. Pedestrians and law enforcement will be present.

Drivers who typically use Thomasville Road and who are not attending Elf Night should consider using an alternate route. Delays are expected due to heavier than normal traffic along the road during the event.

The park's holiday light display opened on Thanksgiving night and remains open through Jan. 1 from 6-10 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30-11 p.m. on weekends. Every night except Elf Night, visitors can drive through or walk the grounds, weather permitting. Use caution if driving through the park.

For more information about Elf Night and the holiday light display at Dorothy B. Oven Park, call the special holiday hotline at 850-891-3555.