This display near the end of Topeka's Winter Wonderland is animated. The Viking ship at the right is rowing and Cannon balls are being fired at the sea serpent. One is just entering the water between the lighthouse and serpent. 2010 is the 14th year for Winter Wonderland, a fundraiser for Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens (TARC). Located in Topeka, Kansas' Lake Shawnee Campground, Winter Wonderland XI runs from 6 - 10 PM each night from until December 31, 2011. Admission to Winter Wonderland is $8 per car, $15 for Commercial vehicles or small buses, $30 for buses. Over $100,000 was raised in 2008. This holiday display is usually described as a 2 mile drive through light displays. But that is misleading - to add up to 2 miles, would mean that a long entrance drive with the names of the sponsors in christmas lights is included. Twice. The real Christmas displays are less than half that distance. But I still recommend Winter Wonderland for a pleasant Drive while helping TARC. When you enter Winter Wonderland, they will tell you what station to tune your car radio to, to hear Christmas Music and a message about TARC and the sponsors. Santa's Workshop on December 5 - 7 at Reynold's Lodge from 6 - 8PM. Reynold's Lodge will offer unique gift items, kid's activities and Santa Claus. To reach Winter Wonderland, from SE 29th Street, drive south on SE East Edge Road. Turn west onto East Edge Road.
Topeka
Kansas Christmas Display Tour
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