4 p.m., Ceremony Free, Festival of Lights $6.95

Santa will kick off the 11th annual Festival of Lights by parachuting in to flip the switch to a mile-long trail of over one million lights and an outdoor ice rink. The opening ceremony will feature local choirs and other holiday performers. Visitors can take photos with Santa or see him feed over 100 penguins in the South Atlantic exhibit.

Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet at The Garden Restaurant served only on Festival of Lights nights. Adults: $15.95 and Children (5-12): $7.95. For menu visit http://bit.ly/FOLBuffetWeb. For more information call 1-800-582-4673 ext. 4238.