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Christmas Lights in Ballston Spa, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ballston Spa this season are Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Magic of Lights Altamont. We've mapped 1 display in Ballston Spa and 15 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 3 parades, 3 drive-thrus). 11 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Ballston Spa (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ballston Spa: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ballston Spa?
Popular picks this season include Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3), Magic of Lights Altamont and Schenectady County Holiday Parade (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Ballston Spa, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ballston Spa?
Free options include Santa's Playland Christmas Lights, Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting, Schenectady County Holiday Parade and Greenwich Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade. 11 of the 16 displays near Ballston Spa are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Ballston Spa?
Yes. Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Free), Magic of Lights Altamont (Ticketed (price not listed)) and Holiday Lights at Night, Washington County Fairgrounds ($25 per car (2025)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
When do Christmas lights start in Ballston Spa?
The earliest Ballston Spa-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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