The Edison and Ford Winter Estates is set to kickoff their 49th annual Holiday Nights celebration with a tree lighting ceremony on Friday.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., guests will have an opportunity to participate in the countdown with NBC2's Dave Elias as the Christmas tree on the Ford property is lit with thousands of animated lights choreographed to holiday music.
The family-oriented event includes the Children's Tree Trail, which showcases 50 trees decorated with handmade ornaments from Lee County school children.
On Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Then, on Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be a family science show where families will have the opportunity to learn about the diffraction of holiday lights, the chemistry of slime and how to drive a robot.
There will be holiday music on several nights, including strolling carolers, a pianist and tenor saxophone player.
The Museum Store and Garden Shoppe will be open until 9 p.m. each night of Holiday Nights and will be stocked with unique gifts.
Holiday Nights admission fees are as followed:
General admission
- Free for Edison Ford members
- $20 for non-member adults
- $10 for teens (13-19)
- $2 for children (6-12)
- Children five years old and younger will be admitted free
Tours
- Guided Holiday Tradition Tours are $30 for adults
- $25 for teens
- $18 for children
- $10 for Edison Ford members
- Inside-the-Homes Holiday Tours are $50 per person
Lee County residents with identification will receive $5 off regular-priced Holiday Nights admission on Monday nights. Refreshments will be available for purchase on select nights.
To purchase tickets or view the nightly schedule, visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates website .
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