Holiday Nights Opens November 29 at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

November 4, 2024

Holiday Nights Opens November 29 at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 4, 2024) — On Friday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will kick off the 49th annual Holiday Nights celebration with a tree lighting ceremony. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in the countdown with Dave Elias from NBC-2 when the Christmas tree on the Ford property is lit with thousands of animated lights choreographed to holiday music. Female vocalists, the American Sirens, will perform shortly after the tree lighting. The event is sponsored by FPL, Bob Dean Supply, Neal Communities, Sunbelt Rentals, and TriCircle Pavers.

Holiday Nights will run nightly through January 5 (will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas night). Guided Holiday Tradition Tours will be offered at 6 and 7 p.m. every night except opening night or visitors can choose to meander at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Inside-the-Homes tours will be offered on December 4, 11, and 18 at 6:30 p.m. for a special up-close look at the homes’ decorated interiors.

The family-oriented event includes the Children’s Tree Trail, which features 50 trees decorated with handmade ornaments from Lee County school children. On Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m., children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Then, on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m., there will be a family science show and families will have an 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 (a schedule is posted on the website, listing the musical talent and other events taking place each night). The Museum Store and Garden Shoppe will be open until 9 p.m. each night of Holiday Nights and will be stocked with unique gift items for that hard-to-buy-for loved one.

Holiday Nights admission is free for Edison Ford members, $20 for non-member adults, $10 for teens (13-19), $2 for children (6-12), and children five years old and younger will be admitted free. Guided Holiday Tradition Tours are $30 for adults, $25 for teens, $18 for children, and $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 website at EdisonFord.org.