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Christmas Lights in New Castle, DE
The top places to see Christmas lights in New Castle this season are Holiday Magic at Riverbright (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Herr's Christmas Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 9) and A Longwood Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 1 display in New Castle and 7 more nearby (2 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 2 drive-thrus). 4 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near New Castle (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in New Castle: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in New Castle?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Magic at Riverbright (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Herr's Christmas Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 9), A Longwood Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester (Dec 4 – Jan 3). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around New Castle, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Castle?
Free options include Herr's Christmas Lights, Herr's Factory Light Display, Faucher Family Christmas Light Display (Santa Claus Lane) and The Smith Family Christmas Display. 4 of the 8 displays near New Castle are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near New Castle?
Yes. Herr's Christmas Lights (Free (per last year's listing)) and Herr's Factory Light Display (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in New Castle?
Yes. A Longwood Christmas. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in New Castle?
The earliest New Castle-area displays turn on Nov 20, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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