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Christmas Lights in Kensington, MD
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kensington this season are Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple (Dec 2 – Jan 1), Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1). We've mapped 1 display in Kensington and 31 more nearby (9 walk-thrus, 7 home displays, 6 tree lightings). 23 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Kensington (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kensington: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kensington?
Popular picks this season include Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple (Dec 2 – Jan 1), 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, 32 displays are mapped in and around Kensington, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kensington?
Free options include Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple, Light Yards, Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and Frosted at Franklin Park. 23 of the 32 displays near Kensington are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Kensington?
Yes. Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park ($20 per car), 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 Kensington?
Yes. Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple, Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park 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 Kensington?
The earliest Kensington-area displays turn on Nov 7, 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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