This yearDecember 3–6, 20266–8 PMPlan your visit

Plan your visit

Night-of essentials

Event nightsDecember 3–6, 2026 · 6–8 PM

December 3–6, 2026 · 6–8 PM. Come as you are. No tickets. No cost. Dress for the open sky.

When & where

  • DatesDecember 3–6, 2026
  • Hours6:00–8:00 PM. First show 6:00 PM; last staging begins at 7:40 PM. Shows repeat about every 20 minutes.
  • LengthSelf-paced — typically 45 minutes–2 hours.
  • VenueFirst Baptist Church of Salinas
    1130 San Vicente Avenue
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • AdmissionFree. Tickets: none needed.

Parking & shuttle

Park at the shuttle lot (Park Row area). Continuous buses run about five minutes each way. Street parking near the church is reserved for accessible needs.

What to expect

  • Best night: Thursday is usually quietest; crowds grow through the weekend. Arrivals near 7 PM are often lighter.
  • Outdoors: Dress for night weather. Mist or drizzle does not cancel Streets. Full rain cancellations post on Facebook.
  • Food: Finish food and drinks before entering Bethlehem. A food truck is on the property before or after your walk.
  • Pets: Please do not bring pets. Trained service animals are welcome.
  • Lost & found: First Aid Station on site.

Still have questions?

Browse the full FAQ or reach the team by phone or email. Same-night weather updates post on Facebook.