Rotary Making Spirits Bright 2025

HOLIDAY LIGHTS THAT WARM MORE THAN HEARTS

Volunteers Power the Magic. Season 15 Awaits.

2025 Season Experience

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Food Collection Goal Achieved

132,979 Food (LBS) Collected

1,128 Dedicated Volunteers

14,902 Volunteer Hours

77,411 Guest Attendance

Holiday Lights

DATES & TIMES

Open November 27th
through December 31st
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closed December 24th

LOCATION

3030 Calumet Drive
Sheboygan

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Santa's Station

DATES & TIMES

Fridays and Saturdays
through
December 20th
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Santa until 8:30 pm

LOCATION

3401 Calumet Drive
Sheboygan

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Event Admission

DONATIONS WELCOME

Cereal
Canned Tuna & Chicken
Pasta & Sauce
Peanut Butter

Why We Do This

Making Spirits Bright was founded in 2012 by the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs to create a joyful family event while collecting essential pantry items for those in need. Rotary partners with our Sheboygan County Food Bank who provides vital resources to local pantries, shelters, low-income housing units, community meals, and partner organizations.

This heartwarming initiative supports an average of over 6,000 family visits each month to the Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry and a network of over 30 dedicated partner organizations, ensuring families receive the food and support they need. Additionally, more than 500 children are provided meals and snacks in our 26 local schools

Our Story

Support

There are numerous ways you can help Sheboygan County Rotarians continue their mission to provide food and essential resources local families in need.

Donate

Join Us

We love collaborating with individuals, businesses, and organizations to make a positive impact on our community—together!

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Event Guide

Each year the Event Guide provides a detailed behind-the-scenes look at this cherished event and those who support it in so many ways.

2025 Event Guide

HEAR FROM OTHERS

Testimonials

“If you haven't already gone to see it-go, you won't be disappointed! Amazed at how beautiful it is. Cannot imagine the hours and hours spent putting it all together.”

Nancy P.

“Love & enjoying all the work in this drive through. Grandkids love this show each year. (As do we!)”

Denise P.

“I've loved it every year since the beginning. It's great that it can grow each year thanks to community support and that it also helps support the Sheboygan Food Bank.”

Stephanie K.

“This year's lights? Just WOW! IT WAS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! ”

Matti B.

“Y’all did an AMAZING job this year…I’ve gone through several times..a wonderful experience each time.”

LouAnn M.

“The jeeps are my favorite!”

Katy N.

“Our dog loved her trip through the lights ”

Amber B.

“Beautiful just Beautiful”

Scott S.

“Thanks for having us! The Bike ride through the lights was an awesome experience and enjoyed by all the attendees!”

Sheboygan County Cycling

“Best light show I have ever seen blows Oshkosh out of the water”

Dana C.

“Thank you to everyone involved - we went through tonight and it was great!”

Diane V.

“This is by far the best light show in the state! I've taken my family 3 times a year since the very 1st year. It's incredible how much dedication, love & attention goes into this event every year.”

Joe P.

“We went again and donated and it's the best light show in South East WI!”

Peggy L.

“It was fabulous! What a way to kick off the season ”

Shelly H.

“Thank you to all the coordinators and volunteers. It was spectacular!”

Ann D.

“This is so awesome!! I love seeing it!!
My boys and I drove through on Friday and we just loved seeing the displays!
Thank you, Making Spirits Bright, for doing this every year!”

Margaret H.

“Rotary Making Spirits Bright hooray!!! It only took us going through 5 times to find them all! Is the one tangled in Christmas lights new? It was our favorite! This is our favorite part of the lights! And singing as loud as possible to Candy Cane Lane! Thank you so much for this amazing experience we look forward to each year!”

Rachel E.