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Christmas Lights in Ann Arbor, MI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ann Arbor this season are Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24) and Midnight Madness (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 4 displays in Ann Arbor and 15 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 6 parades, 3 events). 17 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ann Arbor (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ann Arbor: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ann Arbor?
Popular picks this season include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24), Midnight Madness (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Ann Arbor, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ann Arbor?
Free options include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church, Midnight Madness, Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting and Manchester Christmas in the Village. 17 of the 19 displays near Ann Arbor are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Ann Arbor?
Yes. Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Free), Wayne County Lightfest (2025: $5 per car; 2026 price not posted) and MI Bright Lights at Camp Dearborn. 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 Ann Arbor?
Yes. MI Bright Lights at Camp Dearborn (tune to Holiday music via car radio). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Ann Arbor?
The earliest Ann Arbor-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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