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Christmas Lights in Rosedale, MD

The top places to see Christmas lights in Rosedale this season are Merriweather Symphony of Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park (Nov 28 – Dec 27) and Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular (Dec 3 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Rosedale and 25 more nearby (9 home displays, 4 events, 3 parades). 21 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Lights on Coco

Home display · Rosedale, MD · Free; food bank donation encouraged

Music

Near Rosedale (within 25 miles)

Mayor's Christmas Parade

Parade · Baltimore, MD · Free

Opens soon

6.1 miDec 6 – Dec 6

Miracle on 34th Street

Neighborhood · Baltimore, MD · Free

Opens soon

6.6 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Monument Lighting at the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Tree lighting · Baltimore, MD · Free

Opens soon

6.6 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Christmas Village in Baltimore

Event · Baltimore, MD · Free outdoors; some weekend tent admission may apply

Opens soon

6.7 miNov 21 – Dec 27

Tree Lighting at Christmas Village in Baltimore

Tree lighting · Baltimore, MD · Free

Opens soon

6.7 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park

Walk-thru · Baltimore, MD · Ticketed; price not confirmed

Opens soon

7.5 miNov 28 – Dec 27

Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular

Walk-thru · Lutherville-Timonium, MD · Kids 4-13 $10, kids 3 and under free, $10 for everyone after 7:30 pm; adult price on ticket page

Opens soon

10 miDec 3 – Dec 30

Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bel Air, MD · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 6 – Dec 6

Winter Wonderland Bel Air

Event · Bel Air, MD · Free (carriage rides and train garden are free)

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Merriweather Symphony of Lights

Drive-thru · Columbia, MD · $25 per vehicle; walk-through nights priced separately

Opens soon

21 miNov 27 – Jan 2

Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade

Parade · Annapolis, MD · Free

Opens soon

25 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Yew Road Display

Home display · Essex, MD · Free

Music

2.0 mi

Royston Avenue Display

Home display · Baltimore, MD · Free

2.8 mi

Galena Road Display

Home display · Essex, MD · Free

Music

4.8 mi

Winter Lights at the Observatory

Event · Baltimore, MD · Free

5.1 mi

Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade

Parade · Baltimore, MD · Free

5.6 mi

New Forest Court Display

Home display · Towson, MD · Free

6.0 mi

Pinefield Way Display

Home display · Edgewood, MD · Free

12 mi

Dorshire Court

Neighborhood · Pasadena, MD · Free

14 mi

Ellicott City Lights

Home display · Ellicott City, MD · Free

17 mi

Nova Scotia Road Display

Home display · Bel Air, MD · Free

18 mi

Harford Holidays at Ripken Stadium

Event · Aberdeen, MD · Not listed

22 mi

Lights on the Bay

Drive-thru · Annapolis, MD · About $25 per car (site; year unclear)

22 mi

Long View Road Display

Home display · Columbia, MD · Free

23 mi

Upperco Yuletide Village

Drive-thru · Upperco, MD · Varies

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Rosedale: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Rosedale?

Popular picks this season include Merriweather Symphony of Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park (Nov 28 – Dec 27), Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular (Dec 3 – Dec 30) and Christmas Village in Baltimore (Nov 21 – Dec 27). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Rosedale, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Rosedale?

Free options include Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular, Christmas Village in Baltimore, Miracle on 34th Street and Winter Wonderland Bel Air. 21 of the 26 displays near Rosedale are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Rosedale?

Yes. Merriweather Symphony of Lights ($25 per vehicle; walk-through nights priced separately), Lights on the Bay (About $25 per car (site; year unclear)) and Upperco Yuletide Village (Varies). 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 Rosedale?

Yes. Lights on Coco (tune to 98.3 FM), Galena Road Display (tune to 101.5 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 Rosedale?

The earliest Rosedale-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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