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Christmas Lights in Slingerlands, NY

The top places to see Christmas lights in Slingerlands this season are Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Winter Light Walk at Pine Hollow Arboretum and Magic of Lights Altamont. We've mapped 1 display in Slingerlands and 11 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 2 drive-thrus, 1 walk-thru). 7 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Winter Light Walk at Pine Hollow Arboretum

Walk-thru · Slingerlands, NY · Ticketed (price not listed)

Near Slingerlands (within 25 miles)

Schenectady County Holiday Parade

Parade · Schenectady, NY · Free (not confirmed)

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Santa's Playland Christmas Lights

Drive-thru · Round Lake, NY · Free

Opens soon

21 miNov 14 – Jan 3

NYS Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival

Tree lighting · Albany, NY · Free

5.0 mi

New York State Holiday Tree Lighting at Empire State Plaza

Tree lighting · Albany, NY · Free (not confirmed)

5.0 mi

Downtown Albany Decorating Contest

Event · Albany, NY · Free voting

5.3 mi

City of Albany Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Albany, NY · Free

5.8 mi

Library Lights Gazebo Lighting

Tree lighting · Altamont, NY · $5 per light dedication

10 mi

Library Lights Gazebo Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Altamont, NY · 2025: $5 per light dedication

10 mi

Watervliet Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Watervliet, NY · Not listed

10 mi

Magic of Lights Altamont

Drive-thru · Altamont, NY · Ticketed (price not listed)

10 mi

Cohoes Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Cohoes, NY · Free

12 mi

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Christmas lights in Slingerlands: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Slingerlands?

Popular picks this season include Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Winter Light Walk at Pine Hollow Arboretum, Magic of Lights Altamont and Schenectady County Holiday Parade (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Slingerlands, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Slingerlands?

Free options include Santa's Playland Christmas Lights, Schenectady County Holiday Parade, Downtown Albany Decorating Contest and NYS Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival. 7 of the 12 displays near Slingerlands are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Santa's Playland Christmas Lights (Free) and Magic of Lights Altamont (Ticketed (price not listed)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Slingerlands?

The earliest Slingerlands-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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