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Christmas Lights in Gaithersburg, MD
The top places to see Christmas lights in Gaithersburg this season are Winter Lights Festival (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1). We've mapped 2 displays in Gaithersburg and 26 more nearby (9 walk-thrus, 7 home displays, 5 tree lightings). 21 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Gaithersburg (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Gaithersburg: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Gaithersburg?
Popular picks this season include Winter Lights Festival (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1) and Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Gaithersburg, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Gaithersburg?
Free options include Light Yards, Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Frosted at Franklin Park and Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple. 21 of the 28 displays near Gaithersburg are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Gaithersburg?
Yes. Winter Lights Festival ($15 per car Mon-Thu, $25 Fri-Sun) and Merriweather Symphony of Lights ($25 per vehicle; walk-through nights priced separately). 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 Gaithersburg?
Yes. Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park, Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple and Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Gaithersburg?
The earliest Gaithersburg-area displays turn on Nov 11, 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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