Nature In Lights
Open To All: 20 Nov - 3 Jan- join us for a Fort Hood Holiday Drive-thru Tradition!
Nov 20 2026, 5:30 pm - Jan 3 2027, 11 pm
Nov 20 2026, 5:30 pm - Jan 3 2027, 11 pm
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
26-29 Nov, 4-6 Dec & 11-24 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
26-29 Nov, 4-6 Dec, 11-13 Dec, 18-27 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.
Pony rides: $5 (all ages)
Located at BLORA Ranch, on the right prior to entering the park gate
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Restrooms:
All restroom facilities are outlined in Green Lights for easy recognition throughout BLORA.
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 .
Cost
- $25 -- Car, Mini-Van & Pick-Up
- $45 -- Limos, 15-Passenger Van & RVs
- $65 -- 24 Passenger Van
- $100 -- 47+ Passenger Van or Larger Bus