The top places to see Christmas lights in Wheaton this season are Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1). We've mapped 1 display in Wheaton 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.
Event · Mount Vernon, VA · Ticketed (about $29-$58)
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Christmas lights in Wheaton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Wheaton?
Popular picks this season include Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), 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 Wheaton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Wheaton?
Free options include Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens, Light Yards, Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and Frosted at Franklin Park. 23 of the 32 displays near Wheaton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Wheaton?
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 Wheaton?
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 Wheaton?
The earliest Wheaton-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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