Before you follow the lights

A little holiday know-how.

From visiting hours to family photos and four-legged friends, find the details that make your Schoolcraft Spectacular visit easy.

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Original holiday illustration · Schoolcraft Spectacular

December 4–January 3 The 2026 holiday seasonNightly · 5–10 PM West Hills, CaliforniaFree to enjoy Family memories welcome

Plan Your Visit

Before You Stop By

Schoolcraft Spectacular is designed to be simple, welcoming, and fun for guests of all ages. Here are the most common questions.

Is Schoolcraft Spectacular a front-yard-only display?

Yes. Schoolcraft Spectacular is a front-yard-only holiday display. There are no indoor or backyard attractions. Enjoy the lights, music, singing characters, and snow bursts in the front-yard display, and follow posted visitor directions, including at the sled photo area.

What is new for the 2026 holiday display?

We’re taking holiday entertainment to the next level! Mickey and his friends will dance and sing along to your favorite holiday classics and original Schoolcraft Spectacular tunes.

New for 2026, our AI-controlled entertainment system syncs the music with our characters, a music-synced light show, and snow bursts—bringing your favorite characters to life and allowing us to introduce new holiday songs throughout the season.

Listen to our holiday playlist

Is there a family photo area?

Yes! Gather your favorite people at our festive sled picture area. Bring your own camera, strike a pose, and make a holiday memory together. Please be mindful of other visitors while taking photos.

Can I take photos at Schoolcraft Spectacular?

Absolutely. Photos are encouraged. Bring your camera, take family pictures, capture the lights, and share the holiday magic.

Is Schoolcraft Spectacular kid-friendly?

Yes. Schoolcraft Spectacular is family-friendly and designed for kids, parents, friends, neighbors, and holiday visitors of all ages.

Are pets allowed at Schoolcraft Spectacular?

Yes, pets are allowed. Please keep pets leashed, supervised, and respectful of other guests. Holiday cheer is great. Rogue reindeer behavior, less great.

Is there an admission fee?

No. Schoolcraft Spectacular is free to view. Donations are appreciated and help support the lights, decorations, repairs, upgrades, and continued growth of the display.

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What are the operating hours?

Schoolcraft Spectacular is open daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Helpful Tips

Make the Most of Your Visit

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Bring a Camera

The display is built for memories, photos, and holiday moments. Phones, cameras, and family pictures are welcome.

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Be Neighborly

Please be respectful of nearby homes, driveways, sidewalks, and other guests while enjoying the display.

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Share the Magic

Invite friends, bring the family, and help spread the word so more people can enjoy the holiday display.

Still Have Questions?

Need More Information?

Visit the schedule page for current hours or the location page for directions and neighborhood visiting tips.

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Display Notice: Schoolcraft Spectacular is an independently operated home display. Character names, artwork, likenesses, logos, and related marks remain the property of their respective owners. This display is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., or any other rights holder unless specifically stated.