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Christmas Lights in Upper Marlboro, MD
The top places to see Christmas lights in Upper Marlboro this season are Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park (Nov 27 – 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 Upper Marlboro and 26 more nearby (8 walk-thrus, 6 tree lightings, 3 drive-thrus). 19 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Upper Marlboro (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Upper Marlboro: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Upper Marlboro?
Popular picks this season include Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park (Nov 27 – 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, 27 displays are mapped in and around Upper Marlboro, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Upper Marlboro?
Free options include Light Yards, Frosted at Franklin Park, Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple and Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens. 19 of the 27 displays near Upper Marlboro are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Upper Marlboro?
Yes. Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park ($20 per car), Merriweather Symphony of Lights ($25 per vehicle; walk-through nights priced separately) and Lights on the Bay (About $25 per car (site; year unclear)). 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 Upper Marlboro?
Yes. Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park, Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple and National Harbor Nightly Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Upper Marlboro?
The earliest Upper Marlboro-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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