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Christmas Lights in Cumberland, ME
The top places to see Christmas lights in Cumberland this season are Maine Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Victoria Mansion Holiday Season (From Nov 27) and The Polar Express Train Ride (Maine Narrow Gauge) (Nov 20 – Dec 28). We've mapped 1 display in Cumberland and 9 more nearby (3 neighborhoods, 2 parades, 2 events). 7 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Cumberland (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Cumberland: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Cumberland?
Popular picks this season include Maine Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Victoria Mansion Holiday Season (From Nov 27), The Polar Express Train Ride (Maine Narrow Gauge) (Nov 20 – Dec 28) and L.L.Bean Northern Lights (Nov 6 – Jan 18). In all, 10 displays are mapped in and around Cumberland, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cumberland?
Free options include L.L.Bean Northern Lights, Freeport Sparkle Celebration Parade of Lights, Pandora's Winter Lights, downtown Portland and Monument Square and Longfellow Square lights. 7 of the 10 displays near Cumberland are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Cumberland?
Yes. Maine Celebration of Lights (Car $22-$25 online, $30 at gate; Flex Pass $30). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
When do Christmas lights start in Cumberland?
The earliest Cumberland-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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