Enter to win a Family Four Pack of Passes to Aurora: Winter Wizards

As the temperature begin to drop, it’s hard to not start thinking of the holiday season and the fun things we will do with our family this year. One tradition we’ve loved adding to our family holiday list is the holiday events at Glenlore Trails and this year, we’ve partnered with them again to give away a family four pack of passes so you can head to the event with your family too! Read all of the exciting things Glenlore Trails has planned this year with Aurora: Winter Wizards and how you can win a set of tickets for your family.

About Aurora: Winter Wizards

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 17 for Glenlore Trails’ winter experience, AURORA: Winter Wizards. Glenlore Trails is Michigan’s largest immersive and illuminated walk-thru forest experience, that transforms a one-mile forest trail in Commerce Township. Glenlore Trails is known for creating over the top experiences, with new enhanced themes each year. This winter theme, Winter Wizards, is an all-new immersive adventure that promises to be the most enchanting experience yet. This family friendly event runs from November 21 to December 28, 2025. Guests can journey along the illuminated mile-long wooded path every Thursday through Sunday evening, discovering a glowing whimsical experience under the stars. 

During Aurora: Winter Wizards, guests are invited to step into an enchanted forest where every visitor becomes part of the story. As you journey through an illuminated forest, your presence and interactions help the Winter Wizards push back the gloom – a creeping chill that threatens to dim the spirit of the holidays. Magic wands let you reveal hidden moments and awaken extra magic along the path. Each wave of your wand strengthens the Wizard’s power and brings new surprises to life! 

“Each year, our goal is to transport guests to a completely new world, one filled with light, sound, and imagination,” stated Scott Schoeneberger, Co-Owner of Glenlore Trails, and Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies. “With Aurora: Winter Wizards, we’ve pushed the boundaries further than ever before. This experience invites everyone to become part of the magic, to interact, play, and rediscover that sense of wonder the holiday brings.” 

The Aurora: Winter Wizard Experience Includes: 

*Select Nights Only 

• One-Mile complete forest transformation
• Winter Wizard themed interactive experiences throughout
• Festival Light & Sound Displays – complete with dazzling projections, glowing art, LED light displays, and interactive displays
• Enchanting Holiday Sounds & Songs 
• Interactive Fun for All Ages – featuring interactive games and sensory moments 
• Santa’s Mailbox – bring your letters to Santa and have them sent directly to the North Pole 
• Visits from Santa* 
• Caroling and Live Music*  
• Magical Wands – helping you unlock extra magic along the path 
• Food – rotating dinner options from Food Trucks: D&W Street Eater, and Little Bro’s Burgers as well as nightly desserts from The Little Donut Factory 
• Seasonal Drinks – enjoy a variety of warm beverage options and an array of adult beverage selections 

The creative forces behind Glenlore Trails is Michigan based and woman owned, Bluewater Technologies, one of the most trusted event staging and AV integrators in the country. For the last six years, Bluewater and their award-winning team have transformed the natural forest landscape into an immersive wonderland using interactive LED walls, projection mapping, synchronized audio systems, and responsive lighting. They implement technology that supports the narrative and theme of each seasonal activation, bringing life to the forest, fully immersive and captivating guests, and providing an unforgettable immersive night walk experience. 

Chanel Schoeneberger, Co-Owner of Glenlore Trails and Executive Officer at Bluewater Technologies stated, “What began as a creative experiment has truly grown into a beloved holiday tradition for so many families across Michigan and beyond, and that’s something we are incredibly proud of.” Chanel continued with, “Each year our team pours their heart and imagination into crafting new themes and experiences that bring people together and create lasting memories. Aurora: Winter Wizards is our most magical story yet, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.” 

Glenlore Trails’ one-mile forest trail comes to life with a dazzling display of lights, sounds, and wonder, and takes approximately one hour to complete. The trail is set along a wooded, manicured (not paved) trail. It can accommodate strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs with larger wheels, though visitors should we aware that the surface may be more challenging for smaller wheels. The event runs every Thursday to Sunday at dusk beginning on November 21, and will take place rain, shine, or snow offering a fresh experience no matter what the weather. Glenlore Trails Aurora: Winter Wizards makes for an unforgettable experience for all ages, and is a great family outing, a fun-filled hangout with friends, or a magical date night. Glenlore’s gathering areas offer merchandise, seating, food trucks, and seasonal treats to be enjoyed before or after your walk experience.  

Aurora: Winter Wizards will run for Friday, November 21 to Sunday, December 28, 2025. 

Tickets

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 17 at 10:00am. 

Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com. 

Pricing

• 3 years and under: Free
• 4-12 years: $15 
• 13-64 years: $25 
• 65+: $20 
• Group Rates: Starting at $18 each 
• *Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights. 

When

• Friday, November 21 – Sunday, December 28, 2025  
• Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings 

Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day, but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

Special Activations 

Special activations take place on select nights throughout the winter season. Visit www.GlenloreTrails.com to view a full list of upcoming activations. 

• Friday, November 21 “Opening Night” – Live Music from Ben Sharkey 
• Sunday, November 23 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 5:30pm-7:15pm 
• Friday, December 5 –  Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie – 7:00pm-10:30pm 
• Sunday, December 7 – Velvet Carolers 
• Friday, December 12 – Visits with Santa 
• Sunday, December 14 – Visits with Santa
• Thursday, December 28 – Velvet Carolers 
• Saturday, December 20 – Visits with Santa
• Sunday, December 21– Visits with Santa 

Where

GLENLORE TRAILS – AURORA: Winter Wizards
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382

Enter to Win

We’ve partnered with Glenlore Trails again this year to give one of our readers a fun night out with their family. One lucky winner will get a family four pack of passes to Glenlore Trailer Aurora: Winter Wizards ($100 Value!) You just have to leave a comment on this post in order to win telling us your favorite holiday or winter tradition!

One winner will be contacted via email on November 18th and have 24 hours to claim their prize. Failure to claim the prize within 24 hours means a new winner will be drawn.