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GLENLORE TRAILS Presents AURORA
A Magical Winter Wonderland Forest Walk
Experience the One-Mile Immersive and Illuminated Forest Walk This Winter Season
November 15 – December 29, 2024
Tickets on Sale Now
For the fifth year in a row, Glenlore Trails, Michigan’s largest and longest illuminated walk-thru forest experience,
will once again be delighting guests with their winter/holiday themed forest attraction, Aurora. This year’s Winter Wonderland themed activation will run Thursday through Sunday nights starting at dusk from Friday, November 15 until Sunday, December 29. The one-mile long trail through the forest will blend technology with nature creating a magical hands-on adventure for guests of all ages. Visitors will encounter touch-sensitive light installations, motion-triggered displays, enchanted holiday sounds, interactive games, and a special twist – magic wands that let you unlock hidden surprises along the trail. Guests will become captivated as they venture into the forest and see the light display, that is Aurora. Glenlore Trails is located at 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, MI 48382. Tickets are on sale now at www.GlenloreTrails.com for this all-ages experience.
“Like the Aurora, this magical outdoor light experience is meant to brighten your holiday season, bringing families and friends together under a shimmering sky of brilliant lights. We hope the beauty and enchantment of this mile long stroll at Glenlore Trails fills your hearts with the holiday spirit, creating lasting memories and cherished traditions for everyone,” said Scott Schoeneberger, Co-Founder of Glenlore Trails and Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies.
The creative force behind Glenlore Trails is Michigan based Bluewater Technologies,
one of the most trusted event staging and AV integrators in the country. For the last five years, Bluewater and their award-winning team have transformed the natural forest landscape into an immersive wonderland using interactive LED walls, projection mapping, synchronized audio systems, and responsive lighting. They implement technology that supports the narrative and theme of each seasonal activation, bringing life to the forest, fully immersing and captivating guests, and providing an unforgettable immersive night walk experience.
“Our goal is to make each trip more magical than the last,” stated Schoeneberger. Each year for both the Fall/Halloween and the Winter/Holiday activations there is a new theme. “The lighting, the scenes, the gameplay, all changes with each event. We are always moving and adding new elements that make the experience something that will not only bring you back but allow you to experience it in an entirely new way.”
Each night, starting at dusk,
the one-mile forest trail will come to life with a dazzling display of lights, sounds, and wonder. Glenlore Trails is an outdoor experience, that takes approximately one hour to complete and is set up along a one mile wooded, manicured (not paved) trail. Glenlore Trails Aurora’s Winter Wonderland experience makes for an unforgettable family outing, a fun-filled hangout with friends, or a magical date night.
This incredible experience includes:
*select nights only
- One-Mile Long Winter / Holiday Themed Walk Through The Forest
- Festive Lights and LED Displays
- Enchanting Holiday Sounds & Songs
- Interactive Experiences
- Interactive Games
- Santa’s Mailbox will be placed at ticket check-in for children to bring their letters to Santa for a special delivery to the North Pole.
- Visits from Santa* – December 13, 14, & 15
- Live Music* – Friday, November 15 enjoy music from Ben Sharkey
- Face Painting & Balloon Twisting* – Sunday, November 17
- Reversed Trail: Discover the trail in a whole new way, designed to bring a renewed sense of discovery and excitement
- New Merchandise
- Including Magical Wands that help you unlock hidden surprises along the trail
There will be special event programming on select nights throughout the winter. A full list of events can be found online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.
About Bluewater:
Founded in 1985, Bluewater Technologies Group, Inc. is a leader in experiential marketing and event technology solutions. With over 200 employees and a national reach, Bluewater specializes in creating immersive and interactive brand experiences for events, and permanent installations. Through our integrated services—ranging from strategic ideation, custom activations, and scenic design to production, installation and digital content creation—we help brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
Our expertise spans a variety of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology, where we have delivered award-winning activations at events such as CES, NCAA Final Four, and Essence Festival. As a vertically integrated firm, Bluewater offers a seamless experience from concept to execution, supported by cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches. We continuously strive to challenge the status quo and bring positive, impactful stories to life.
Bluewater is a certified WBE by the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC). For more information, visit www.bluewatertech.com.
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