As the temperatures drop, we start to see the snowfall, and some of the most magical time of the year begins. There are so many holidays and family gathers over the next few weeks, sometimes it’s hard to find a time just for your family. We’ve partnered with Glenlore Trails to give one of our readers a family four-pack of passes to their winter attraction Aurora to make your own winter memories and maybe a new tradition of your own!
Read more about Aurora, and how you can win your own passes below.
About Aurora
For the fifth year in a row, Glenlore Trails, Michigan’s largest and longest illuminated walk-thru forest experience, will once again be delighting guests with their winter/holiday themed forest attraction, Aurora. This year’s Winter Wonderland themed activation will run Thursday through Sunday nights starting at dusk from Friday, November 15 until Sunday, December 29. The one-mile long trail through the forest will blend technology with nature creating a magical hands-on adventure for guests of all ages. Visitors will encounter touch-sensitive light installations, motion-triggered displays, enchanted holiday sounds, interactive games, and a special twist – magic wands that let you unlock hidden surprises along the trail. Guests will become captivated as they venture into the forest and see the light display, that is Aurora. Glenlore Trails is located at 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, MI 48382. Tickets are on sale now at www.GlenloreTrails.com for this all-ages experience.
“Like the Aurora, this magical outdoor light experience is meant to brighten your holiday season, bringing families and friends together under a shimmering sky of brilliant lights. We hope the beauty and enchantment of this mile long stroll at Glenlore Trails fills your hearts with the holiday spirit, creating lasting memories and cherished traditions for everyone,” said Scott Schoeneberger, Co-Founder of Glenlore Trails and Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies.
The creative force behind Glenlore Trails is Michigan based Bluewater Technologies, one of the most trusted event staging and AV integrators in the country. For the last five 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 immersing and captivating guests, and providing an unforgettable immersive night walk experience.
“Our goal is to make each trip more magical than the last,” stated Schoeneberger. Each year for both the Fall/Halloween and the Winter/Holiday activations there is a new theme. “The lighting, the scenes, the gameplay, all changes with each event. We are always moving and adding new elements that make the experience something that will not only bring you back, but allow you to experience it in an entirely new way.”
Each night, starting at dusk, the one-mile forest trail will come to life with a dazzling display of lights, sounds, and wonder. Glenlore Trails is an outdoor experience, that takes approximately one hour to complete and is set up along a one mile wooded, manicured (not paved) trail. Glenlore Trails Aurora’s Winter Wonderland experience makes for an unforgettable family outing, a fun-filled hangout with friends, or a magical date night.
This incredible experience includes:
*select nights only
- One-Mile Long Winter / Holiday Themed Walk Through The Forest
- Festive Lights and LED Displays
- Enchanting Holiday Sounds & Songs
- Interactive Experiences
- Interactive Games
- Santa’s Mailbox will be placed at ticket check-in for children to bring their letters to Santa for a special delivery to the North Pole.
- Visits from Santa* – December 13, 14, & 15
- Live Music* – Friday, November 15 enjoy music from Ben Sharkey
- Face Painting & Balloon Twisting* – Sunday, November 17
- Reversed Trail: Discover the trail in a whole new way, designed to bring a renewed sense of discovery and excitement
- New Merchandise
- Including Magical Wands that help you unlock hidden surprises along the trail
There will be special event programming on select nights throughout the winter. A full list of events can be found online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.
How Can You Win?
We are giving away a family four-pack of passes to Aurora at Glenlore Trails ($100 value!) And you can win them for you and your family. All you have to do to enter is to tell us about your favorite holiday tradition or who you will be taking with you!
One winner will be contacted on 11/26 after noon EST. Winners have 24 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected.
I’ll be taking my sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Would be a wonderful family experience!
MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION IS THANKSGIVING….nothing like being surronded by family and friends and in a festive evening of food and fun games
and lions football….lol
My favorite tradition is gathering with friends that don’t have families. We each bring our favorite cultural dish. We enjoy eating, playing games and watching movies.
My favorite holiday tradition is celebrating both Christmas and Kwanzaa. The hubby and kids enjoy lighting the candles on the kinsman and implementing the various principles each day. I will take my husband and kids to enjoy this wonderful experience.
I’d be taking frand or family
Fave holiday tradition is driving out to see family who live out west. Best time to see towns outfitted in their holiday best along with making memories with family.
My favorite holiday tradition is seeing all the different light displays and decorations. It’s fun to drive around to different places and check them out.
My favorite holiday tradition, besides the family time and food, is having a boys versus girls gingerbread house competition. The boys usually win so the women always try to change the rules.