holiday lights
Turn Your Holiday Lights Into a Brand Experience Destination
Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your visitors—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.
759.2K+
Samples Distributed
1.7M+
Consumers Reached
109+
Top Markets
38+
Active Brand Offers
Trusted by Leading Brands
See It In Action
Real Activations at Holiday Lights
See how holiday lights events like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.
Why Partner With Recess
Everything You Need to Succeed
We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.
Access Premium Brand Demand
Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking holiday lights events like yours to reach engaged visitors.
Generate Incremental Revenue
Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.
Enhance Member Experience
Delight your visitors with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
Effortless Operations
We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.
Brand-Safe Partnerships
Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your holiday lights event.
Join a Nationwide Network
Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.
Simple Process
How It Works
Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.
Create a Listing for Your Holiday lights event
Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.
Get Matched with Brands
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific visitors. You review and approve every campaign.
Receive & Distribute Samples
Products ship directly to your holiday lights event and surprise and delight your community.
Get Paid
Get paid for every sample distributed to your visitors after completion of event.
Success Stories
Brand Success Stories
See what brands achieved at Holiday Lights venues
Working with brands through this platform transformed our venue into a year-round destination. The product sampling activation we hosted brought in over 2,000 new visitors during the holiday season, and we saw a 35% increase in repeat visits. Our guests loved the interactive experience, and it opened up new sponsorship opportunities we hadn't considered before.
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Evergreen Festival Lights Park
Brand Partner
The activation we hosted was seamless from start to finish—the brand was professional, the samples flew off the shelves, and our regular attendees became brand advocates. We appreciated how the sampling activity naturally complemented our existing attractions without feeling forced, and it gave us credibility with families looking for quality experiences during the holidays.
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Mistletoe Manor Holiday Experience
Brand Partner
Our guests loved the free samples! They were so excited to try the new product. We noticed the adults loved it just as much as the kids.
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Ferrara Candy Company Inc
Brand Partner
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.
Ready to Transform Your Holiday lights event?
Join thousands of holiday lights events earning extra revenue while delighting their visitors.