Light Up Winter Cromwell

More FM Queenstown, Wānaka, and Central Otago have teamed up with our friends at Light Up Winter Cromwell who are transforming the Anderson Park Rose Garden into a place of pure enchantment and winter wonder.

WHEN AND WHERE 

Saturday, 1st of August 2025 | Anderson Park Rose Garden | 4PM - 8:30PM

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Thanks to Light Up Winter Cromwell, we are giving two lucky families the chance to light and release their very own lanterns! Want to witness the magic firsthand? Enter below!

LIGHT UP WINTER CROMWELL

Brought to you by the Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group, Light Up Winter began as a simple idea to bring a little warmth, joy, and togetherness to Cromwell during the darker months. Now we are celebrating their 10th year! 

Watch as The Anderson Park Rose Garden and the sky above transform into a realm of enchantment and wonder. This year for the first time ever the night's festivities conclude with a Laser Light Show to deliver a spectacular winter's night in Cromwell! 

This is your chance to be mesmerised by glowing fairies and roving street performers as live music and dazzling acts fill the air with excitement. 

Get ready to stroll through the bustling Street Food Alleys, overflowing with mouthwatering local cuisine sure to satisfy every taste.

Kids tagging along with you? Add a little sparkle and fun to their night with face-painting fun, and a ride on the greenway express lane aboard the beloved Thomas the Train. 

When the winter chill sets in, warm up inside the Crystal Pavilion with a cup of mulled wine or rich hot chocolate, the perfect pairing for enjoying the lively entertainment from the comfort of the stage-side setting.

Marvel at the creativity of the Light Up Your Hat competition, before the the magical sight of hundreds of lanterns lighting up the night sky, and grand finale of a laser light show!

To view all of their information click here!