Tickets on Sale Friday, October 17 for Glenlore Trails’ Winter Spectacular “Aurora: Winter Wizards”

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Michigan’s Largest Immersive and Illuminated One-Mile Forest Walk Transforms into a World of Holiday Lights, Sounds, and Seasonal Magic!

Tickets on Sale Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am!

WHAT

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 17 for Glenlore Trails’ winter experience, AURORA: Winter Wizards. Glenlore Trails is Michigan’s largest immersive and illuminated walk-thru forest experience, that transforms a one-mile forest trail in Commerce Township. Glenlore Trails is known for creating over the top experiences, with new enhanced themes each year. This winter theme, Winter Wizards, is an all-new immersive adventure that promises to be the most enchanting experience yet. This family friendly event runs from November 21 to December 28, 2025. Guests can journey along the illuminated mile-long wooded path every Thursday through Sunday evening, discovering a glowing whimsical experience under the stars.

During Aurora: Winter Wizards, guests are invited to step into an enchanted forest where every visitor becomes part of the story. As you journey through an illuminated forest, your presence and interactions help the Winter Wizards push back the gloom – a creeping chill that threatens to dim the spirit of the holidays. Magic wands let you reveal hidden moments and awaken extra magic along the path. Each wave of your wand strengthens the Wizard’s power and brings new surprises to life!

“Each year, our goal is to transport guests to a completely new world, one filled with light, sound, and imagination,” stated Scott Schoeneberger, Co-Owner of Glenlore Trails, and Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies. “With Aurora: Winter Wizards, we’ve pushed the boundaries further than ever before. This experience invites everyone to become part of the magic, to interact, play, and rediscover that sense of wonder the holiday brings.”

The Aurora: Winter Wizard Experience Includes:

*Select Nights Only

One-Mile complete forest transformation
Winter Wizard themed interactive experiences throughout
Festival Light & Sound Displays – complete with dazzling projections, glowing art, LED light displays, and interactive displays
Enchanting Holiday Sounds & Songs
Interactive Fun for All Ages – featuring interactive games and sensory moments
Santa’s Mailbox – bring your letters to Santa and have them sent directly to the North Pole
Visits from Santa*
Caroling and Live Music*
Magical Wands – helping you unlock extra magic along the path
Food – rotating dinner options from Food Trucks: D&W Street Eater, and Little Bro’s Burgers as well as nightly desserts from The Little Donut Factory
Seasonal Drinks – enjoy a variety of warm beverage options and an array of adult beverage selections

The creative forces behind Glenlore Trails is Michigan based and woman owned, Bluewater Technologies, one of the most trusted event staging and AV integrators in the country. For the last six 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 immersive and captivating guests, and providing an unforgettable immersive night walk experience.

Chanel Schoeneberger, Co-Owner of Glenlore Trails and Executive Officer at Bluewater Technologies stated, “What began as a creative experiment has truly grown into a beloved holiday tradition for so many families across Michigan and beyond, and that’s something we are incredibly proud of.” Chanel continued with, “Each year our team pours their heart and imagination into crafting new themes and experiences that bring people together and create lasting memories. Aurora: Winter Wizards is our most magical story yet, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.”

Glenlore Trails’ one-mile forest trail comes to life with a dazzling display of lights, sounds, and wonder, and takes approximately one hour to complete. The trail is set along a wooded, manicured (not paved) trail. It can accommodate strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs with larger wheels, though visitors should we aware that the surface may be more challenging for smaller wheels. The event runs every Thursday to Sunday at dusk beginning on November 21, and will take place rain, shine, or snow offering a fresh experience no matter what the weather. Glenlore Trails Aurora: Winter Wizards makes for an unforgettable experience for all ages, and is a great family outing, a fun-filled hangout with friends, or a magical date night. Glenlore’s gathering areas offer merchandise, seating, food trucks, and seasonal treats to be enjoyed before or after your walk experience.

Aurora: Winter Wizards will run for Friday, November 21 to Sunday, December 28, 2025.

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 17 at 10:00am.

Tickets are available online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.

Pricing

3 years and under: Free

4-12 years: $15

13-64 years: $25

65+: $20

Group Rates: Starting at $18 each

*Ticket pricing may vary for specialized themed event nights.

WHEN

Friday, November 21 – Sunday, December 28, 2025

Opening Thursday through Sunday Evenings

Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day, but typically begin around 5:30pm with the final entry around 9:00pm.

Special Activations

Special activations take place on select nights throughout the winter season. Visit www.GlenloreTrails.com to view a full list of upcoming activations.

Friday, November 21 “Opening Night” – Live Music from Ben Sharkey
Sunday, November 23 – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – 5:30pm-7:15pm
Friday, December 5 – Adult Night – 21+ Only / Live Music from Full Tilt Boogie – 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sunday, December 7 – Velvet Carolers
Friday, December 12 – Visits with Santa
Sunday, December 14 – Visits with Santa
Thursday, December 28 – Velvet Carolers
Saturday, December 20 – Visits with Santa
Sunday, December 21– Visits with Santa

WHERE

GLENLORE TRAILS – AURORA: Winter Wizards

3860 Newton Road

Commerce Township, MI 48382

ABOUT BLUEWATER TECHNOLOGIES

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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