Arnette Park is set to light up the night this holiday season. Gather the whole family for Arnette Park's 13th Annual Christmas in the Park event.

If you haven’t attended before, this year is your chance to enjoy the beautiful lights, the camaraderie and the brisk fall breeze that all make for a memorable experience.

The Parks and Recreation staff wants all Fayetteville citizens and the residents of surrounding areas to come out for a night and revel in the light show along with lots of other special Christmas events.

The event is a festival of lights — a combination of holiday-themed displays and natural woodland spanning 100 acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River. It will be a magical way to spend the evening during this wonderful time of year.

Arnette Park will be hosting Christmas in the Park from Dec. 4 to 8, 11 to 15, and 18 to 21 (excludes Fridays and Saturdays). The festivities start at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. each night at Arnette Park.

Admission is free and guests must remain in their vehicle and drive through the park while taking in the sights and sounds of the Christmas season.

 Whether you are two or 82, this year’s Christmas in the Park will be fun for everyone in the family and offers plenty of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit.

“Christmas in the Park brought back some of my favorite childhood memories and helped me make a few new ones with my own children,” says visitor Tiffany Haywood.

“I can promise you, my family and I have found our newest Christmas tradition and I think perhaps you can find yours too!”

Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the park. For additional information, call 910-433-1574. During inclement weather, call 910-306-7325 to check if the park will be open.