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Christmas Lights in Dexter, MI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Dexter this season are Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Manchester Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 1 display in Dexter and 17 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 Dexter (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Dexter: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Dexter?
Popular picks this season include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21), Manchester Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Midnight Madness (Dec 4 – Dec 4). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Dexter, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dexter?
Free options include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church, Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting, Manchester Christmas in the Village and Midnight Madness. 17 of the 18 displays near Dexter are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dexter?
Yes. Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Free) 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 Dexter?
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 Dexter?
The earliest Dexter-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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