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Christmas Lights in Derry, NH

The top places to see Christmas lights in Derry this season are Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), LaBelle Lights and Boston Common Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). We've mapped 1 display in Derry and 12 more nearby (5 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 2 drive-thrus). 5 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

LaBelle Lights

Walk-thru · Derry, NH · 2025: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 ages 4-12

Near Derry (within 25 miles)

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights

Drive-thru · Methuen, MA · $22.99-$26.99 per car online, $30-$35 at the gate

Opens soon Music

8.4 miNov 27 – Dec 30

City of Lights Parade and Lighting

Parade · Lowell, MA

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Boston Common Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon Music

21 miDec 3 – Dec 3
15 miNov 28 – Dec 25

Dunne Light Show

Home display · Andover, MA · Free; donations to a food pantry

Music

16 mi

North Shore Holiday Light Show

Drive-thru · Haverhill, MA · Earlier seasons about $25 per car

Music

9.1 mi

575 Brent Street holiday display

Home display · Manchester, NH

12 mi

100 Becker Street holiday display

Home display · Manchester, NH

Music

17 mi

Brookside Holiday Lights

Event · Manchester, NH

17 mi

Lights at the Lossman's

Home display · Billerica, MA · Free; supports local charities

20 mi

Stickney Christmas Light Extravaganza

Home display · Middleton, MA · Free

21 mi

River Street Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Middleton, MA · Free

22 mi

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Christmas lights in Derry: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Derry?

Popular picks this season include Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), LaBelle Lights, Boston Common Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and River Street Christmas Lights. In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Derry, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Derry?

Free options include Boston Common Tree Lighting, River Street Christmas Lights, Dunne Light Show and Lights at the Lossman's. 5 of the 13 displays near Derry are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights ($22.99-$26.99 per car online, $30-$35 at the gate) and North Shore Holiday Light Show (Earlier seasons about $25 per car). 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 Derry?

Yes. Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights, Boston Common Tree Lighting and North Shore Holiday Light Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Derry?

The earliest Derry-area displays turn on Nov 27, 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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