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Christmas Lights in Dearborn, MI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Dearborn this season are Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec 3 – Dec 28), Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24) and Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Dearborn and 15 more nearby (3 walk-thrus, 3 parades, 3 events). 9 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Dearborn (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Dearborn: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Dearborn?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec 3 – Dec 28), Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24), Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Home for the Holidays at Ford House (Nov 27 – Dec 27). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Dearborn, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dearborn?
Free options include Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting, Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park, America's Thanksgiving Parade and Eiffel Avenue Christmas Lights. 9 of the 16 displays near Dearborn are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dearborn?
Yes. Wayne County Lightfest (2025: $5 per car; 2026 price not posted) and Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park (Free). 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 Dearborn?
Yes. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, America's Thanksgiving Parade and Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Dearborn?
The earliest Dearborn-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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