Nature In Lights

Open To All: 27-30 Nov, 5-7 Dec and Nightly 12-31 Dec - join us for a Fort Hood Holiday Drive-thru Tradition and we will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.

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Dec 12 2025, 5:30 pm - Dec 31 2025, 11 pm

Dec 12 2025, 5:30 pm - Dec 31 2025, 11 pm

Proudly Sponored by

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USAA, Jack Hilliard Distributing, Vera Bank, Katie’s Way, Tanner Roofing, Geico, Big Red Barn Self Storage, Lighthouse IT, Budget Blinds and Shutters

No Endorsement Implied

BLORA NIL, 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Located at Cottage Road BLDG NAF 126
Enjoy a five-and-a-half mile holiday lights attraction at BLORA for the entire Family!

Santa’s Village

Take a break at Santa's Village. Browse vendor booths, purchase crafts, concessions and photos with Santa.

Live Oak Pavilion
27-30 Nov, 5-7 Dec & 12-24 Dec
5:30 - 11pm

Santa's Depot

Separate Trail of lights only seen via locomotive train with concessions under the stars & vendor booths.

Near the Marina
27-30 Nov, 5-7 Dec, 12-24 Dec, 26-28 Dec & 31 Dec
5:30 - 11pm
Train rides: $5 per adult, $3 per child (ages 11 & under), lap children ride free

Pony Rides

Located at Santa's Depot near the Marina
5:30-11 p. m.
Available on Thanksgiving
Friday & Saturday Nights, Nov 27-29, Dec 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19, 20 and 24th

Located at BLORA Ranch, on the right prior to entering the park gate
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec 7, 14-18, 21-23, 28 & 31st

Restrooms:
All restroom facilities are outlined in Green Lights for easy recognition throughout BLORA.

Cost

  • $20 -- Car, Mini-Van & Pick-Up
  • $35 -- Limos, 15-Passenger Van & RVs
  • $55 -- 24 Passenger Van
  • $80 -- 47+ Passenger Van or Larger Bus

How to get to Nature in Lights:

From Fort Hood: 
Clear Creek Rd or TJ Mills Blvd to Old Ironsides Ave., Turn right on to Old Ironsides Ave., Turn left on to Martin Dr/East Range Rd.,  Turn right on to North Nolan Rd. for 10 miles, Turn left on Cottage Rd.

From Killeen/Copperas Cove: 
Hwy 190 to WS Young North to Rancier Ave., Turn right on to Rancier Ave/FM 439., Turn left on Sparta Rd., Turn right on Cottage Rd.

From Temple/Belton: 
Interstate 35 exit Hwy 190 West, Exit Loop 121 North, Turn left on to Sparta Rd., Turn right on Cottage Rd .