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Christmas Lights in Carlisle, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Carlisle this season are Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Christmas Lights on Clouser and Christmas in Lights Marysville. We've mapped 2 displays in Carlisle and 8 more nearby (3 events, 2 parades, 2 tree lightings). 5 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade

Parade · Carlisle, PA · Free

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Nov 19

Carlisle Wonderland Weekend Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Carlisle, PA · Free

Near Carlisle (within 25 miles)

Christmas Lights on Clouser

Drive-thru · Mechanicsburg, PA · Free (donations to local charities)

8.1 mi

Christmas at Italian Lake

Event · Harrisburg, PA · Unknown

17 mi

City of Harrisburg Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Harrisburg, PA · Free

17 mi

Christmas at the Capitol

Event · Harrisburg, PA · Free (tours may need booking)

17 mi

Christmas in Lights Marysville

Walk-thru · Marysville, PA · Unknown

17 mi

Harrisburg Holiday Parade

Parade · Harrisburg, PA · Unknown

18 mi

Christmas at Fort Hunter

Event · Harrisburg, PA · Mansion tour $8

18 mi

Dover Township Christmas Light Tour

Neighborhood · Dover, PA · Not stated

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Carlisle: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Carlisle?

Popular picks this season include Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Christmas Lights on Clouser, Christmas in Lights Marysville and Dover Township Christmas Light Tour. In all, 10 displays are mapped in and around Carlisle, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Carlisle?

Free options include Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade, Christmas Lights on Clouser, Christmas at the Capitol and Carlisle Wonderland Weekend Tree Lighting. 5 of the 10 displays near Carlisle are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Christmas Lights on Clouser (Free (donations to local charities)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

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