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Christmas Lights in Round Lake, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Round Lake this season are Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Winter Light Walk at Pine Hollow Arboretum. We've mapped 1 display in Round Lake and 16 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 3 drive-thrus, 3 parades). 11 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Round Lake (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Round Lake: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Round Lake?
Popular picks this season include Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3), Winter Light Walk at Pine Hollow Arboretum and Magic of Lights Altamont. In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Round Lake, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Round Lake?
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 17 displays near Round Lake are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Round Lake?
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 Round Lake?
The earliest Round Lake-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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