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Tickets now available for HolidayLights at CALM

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the California Living Museum announced tickets are available for purchase for the HolidayLights at CALM.

Tickets can be purchased here.

This year’s event will take place as a drive-thru experience. The event will return on Saturday, Nov. 28 and run nightly through Jan. 2, except on Christmas, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Passenger vehicles (no RVs, busses or limousines will be allowed) will embark on a mile-long winding path through CALM’s expansive parking lot, flanked by everyone’s favorite dazzling animated light displays.

The entrance to HolidayLights will be on Lake Ming Road near the Lake Ming boat ramps.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online, in-person at all Valley Strong Credit Union branches, or at the CALM gift shop.

Tickets are $30 per vehicle. Discounted tickets will be offered for $27 on Monday thru Thursday from Nov. 30 to Dec. 10. CALM members and military receive discounts.

Bakersfield, CA

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