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Christmas Lights in Ray, MI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Ray this season are Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Home for the Holidays at Ford House (Nov 27 – Dec 27). We've mapped 1 display in Ray and 9 more nearby (3 events, 3 walk-thrus, 1 drive-thru). 6 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Near Ray (within 25 miles)

Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall

Walk-thru · Rochester, MI · $23 adult, $13 youth 3-12, free 0-2

Opens soon

16 miNov 27 – Dec 30

America's Thanksgiving Parade

Parade · Detroit, MI · Free

Opens soon Music

21 miNov 26 – Nov 26

Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Event · Grosse Pointe Shores, MI · $24 adult, $12 child 3-17 (members less)

Opens soon

21 miNov 27 – Dec 27

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Walk-thru · Royal Oak, MI · $17-$25 online, $27 at gate; parking $8

Opens soon

23 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Vineyard Avenue Light Show

Home display · Shelby Township, MI · Free

Music

12 mi

Big Bright Light Show

Event · Rochester, MI · Free

12 mi

Eiffel Avenue Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Warren, MI · Free

18 mi

Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village

Walk-thru · Lake Orion, MI · Tickets bought online in advance

Music

18 mi

Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park

Drive-thru · St. Clair Shores, MI · Free

20 mi

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Christmas lights in Ray: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Ray?

Popular picks this season include Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Home for the Holidays at Ford House (Nov 27 – Dec 27) and Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park. In all, 10 displays are mapped in and around Ray, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ray?

Free options include Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall, Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park, America's Thanksgiving Parade and Eiffel Avenue Christmas Lights. 6 of the 10 displays near Ray are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. 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 Ray?

Yes. America's Thanksgiving Parade, Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village and Vineyard Avenue Light Show (tune to 87.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Ray?

The earliest Ray-area displays turn on Nov 21, 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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