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Christmas Lights in Bel Air, MD
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bel Air this season are Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park (Nov 28 – Dec 27), Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular (Dec 3 – Dec 30) and Herr's Christmas Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 9). We've mapped 3 displays in Bel Air and 20 more nearby (9 home displays, 4 events, 3 tree lightings). 20 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Bel Air (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bel Air: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bel Air?
Popular picks this season include Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park (Nov 28 – Dec 27), Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular (Dec 3 – Dec 30), Herr's Christmas Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 9) and Winter Wonderland Bel Air (Nov 28 – Jan 3). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Bel Air, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bel Air?
Free options include Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular, Herr's Christmas Lights, Winter Wonderland Bel Air and Christmas Village in Baltimore. 20 of the 23 displays near Bel Air are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bel Air?
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 Bel Air?
Yes. Galena Road Display (tune to 101.5 FM), Lights on Coco (tune to 98.3 FM) and Yew Road Display (tune to 102.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Bel Air?
The earliest Bel Air-area displays turn on Nov 21, 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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