This year's event is returning to its original format as a walk-thru event after three years as a drive-thru experience. Guests can stroll through the zoo grounds, enjoy delicious food and beverages from CALM’s agency partner Teen Challenge, and ride the ever-popular Candy Cane Express train.

HolidayLights is designed and installed by Bakersfield resident Josh Barnett and his company Lightasmic! There are several new displays and attractions scheduled for this year, including pictures with Santa at Santa’s Workshop, picking out your Christmas tree to take home at HolidayLights’ new ThePines Christmas Tree Farm, and shopping handmade items at the ThePines Market, an indoor and outdoor vendor market.

Tickets are on sale now and should be purchased in advance online at www.calmzoo.org or at the CALM gift shop. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (ages 65+), $12 for children ages 3 - 12, and $10 per ticket for CALM members, seniors, and military. Children 2 and under are free.