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Christmas Lights in Ypsilanti, MI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ypsilanti this season are Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec 3 – Dec 28) and Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24). We've mapped 2 displays in Ypsilanti and 18 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 5 parades, 3 events). 15 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ypsilanti (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ypsilanti: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ypsilanti?
Popular picks this season include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec 3 – Dec 28), Wayne County Lightfest (Nov 19 – Dec 24) and Manchester Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Ypsilanti, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ypsilanti?
Free options include Drive-Through Christmas Experience at Ann Arbor Baptist Church, Manchester Christmas in the Village, Midnight Madness and Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting. 15 of the 20 displays near Ypsilanti are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Ypsilanti?
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 Ypsilanti?
Yes. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village and 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 Ypsilanti?
The earliest Ypsilanti-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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