Grand Illumination

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Holiday fun for the entire family at Grand Illumination – Sunriver Resort’s tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks show! After

 

a two-year hiatus, we are excited to bring back this wonderful kickoff to the Traditions season. This year’s celebration includes a visit from Santa, live music and entertainment, train rides, telescope viewings, hot cocoa, putt-putt, huggable characters, holiday shopping, and more. While you are here, enjoy food from local vendors or reserve a table in the Main Lodge at Lodge Kitchen or Owl’s Nest. There will be live entertainment on the outdoor stage in the Backyard and holiday shopping in the Merchant Trader.

Event schedule:

12 pm – 4:30 pm

Pony rides in front of the Lodge (weather permitting), train rides, bounce houses, putt-putt

12 pm – 5:15 pm

Raffle ticket sales benefiting local nonprofit Wonderland Express

2 pm – 7 pm

Oregon Observatory telescope viewing and holiday crafts

2 pm

Santa arrives

2 pm – 5 pm

North Pole open for Santa visits

2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Live music: Toast & Jam

5:30 pm

Raffle drawing

5:45 pm

Tree Lighting with Santa

5:55 pm

Fireworks followed by Holiday Light Show

6 pm – 7 pm

North Pole reopens for Santa visits

*All activities are weather-dependent

PARKING

There are two parking options are available to event attendees:

1. VIP parking at the Sunriver Resort Lodge, Great Hall, Homestead and Bike Barn Parking Lots. A $20 cash donation to Wonderland Express, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides families in need with a memorable holiday experience including a full holiday meal, warm clothing, grocery gift cards, holiday gifts, photos with Santa and much more. Donations are tax-deductible with 100% of proceeds going directly to Wonderland Express.

2. Free parking at SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center) with shuttle transportation to the event provided and available from 3 pm – 7 pm. SHARC is located at 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR 97707.

VIP Sunriver Lodge: 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707

VIP Bike Barn: 57070 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver, OR 97707

VIP Great Hall / Homestead: 57081 Meadow Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707