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Christmas Lights in Manchester, MI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Manchester this season are Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Manchester Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 1 display in Manchester and 14 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 4 parades, 3 events). 15 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Manchester Christmas in the Village

Event Β· Manchester, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Near Manchester (within 25 miles)

Chelsea Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Chelsea, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting

Event Β· Tecumseh, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Chelsea Hometown Holiday Light Parade

Parade Β· Chelsea, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Saline Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Saline, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church

Drive-thru Β· Ann Arbor, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miDec 10 – Dec 13

Light Up Dexter

Tree lighting Β· Dexter, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Briarwood Mall Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival

Tree lighting Β· Ann Arbor, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 19 – Nov 19

Santa's on the Rooftop and Palio Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Ann Arbor, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 29 – Nov 29

Midnight Madness

Event Β· Ann Arbor, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Milan Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Milan, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Pinckney Light up the Park

Tree lighting Β· Pinckney, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Ypsilanti, MI Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Tecumseh Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Tecumseh, MI Β· Free

11 mi

Superior Township Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Ypsilanti, MI Β· Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Manchester: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Manchester?

Popular picks this season include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Manchester Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Midnight Madness (Dec 4 – Dec 4). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Manchester, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Manchester?

Free options include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church, Manchester Christmas in the Village, Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting and Midnight Madness. 15 of the 15 displays near Manchester are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Manchester?

Yes. Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Manchester?

The earliest Manchester-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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