The top places to see Christmas lights in Hudson this season are Merry Lights (Nov 28 – Dec 31), Winter Wonderfest (Nov 28 – Jan 2) and Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27). We've mapped 1 display in Hudson and 36 more nearby (9 home displays, 8 events, 7 drive-thrus). 25 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Drive-thru · Medina, OH · $8 per car (older listing)
24 mi
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Christmas lights in Hudson: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Hudson?
Popular picks this season include Merry Lights (Nov 28 – Dec 31), Winter Wonderfest (Nov 28 – Jan 2), Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Nov 27 – Dec 30). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Hudson, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hudson?
Free options include Winter Wonderfest, Manor House Open House at Quail Hollow, Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival and Crown Point Parkway Festival of Lights. 25 of the 37 displays near Hudson are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Hudson?
Yes. Merry Lights ($25-35), Country Lights Drive-Thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark ($27.50 per carload) and Elegant Illusions Christmas Drive Through Park (See venue). 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 Hudson?
Yes. Winter Wonderfest, Bethlehem Hills Christmas Light Park and WinterLand Tree Lighting Celebration. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Hudson?
The earliest Hudson-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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Professional Christmas light installers in Hudson hang, maintain and take down your lights, or install permanent lights you control from your phone. Tell us about your house and get free quotes.
