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OUABACHE STATE PARK TO HOLD “WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS” 

December 4, 2015 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Ouabache State Park’s annual “Wonderland of Lights” display will be open for public viewing November 26-December 20, every Friday through Sunday, and every night during Christmas week, December 21-27.

Viewing of campground light displays will be available from 5:30-9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite site.

Special readings of “”Twas the Night Before Christmas” will be held at Trails End Shelter, Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 24, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Entrance to Wonderland of Lights costs $5 per car.

For more information, call (260) 824-0926. Ouabache State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2975.htm) is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, Indiana.

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