The top places to see Christmas lights in Dover this season are Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2). We've mapped 1 display in Dover and 40 more nearby (12 home displays, 6 light shows, 5 neighborhoods). 15 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Home display · Parkton, MD · Free; canned food donations for the Baltimore Food Bank requested
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Christmas lights in Dover: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Dover?
Popular picks this season include Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Bright Nights at WellSpan Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27). In all, 41 displays are mapped in and around Dover, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dover?
Free options include Christmas in Hanover, Splash Supply Co. Pondside Light Stroll, Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail and Church of the Open Door Light Show. 15 of the 41 displays near Dover are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dover?
Yes. Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Ticketed (see site)), Christmas Lights on Clouser (Free (donations to local charities)) and Hershey Sweet Lights (Unknown). 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 Dover?
Yes. Country Ridge Lights (tune to 88.1 FM), Mayor's Tree Lighting and Shiloh Veterinary Hospital Lights (tune to 89.3 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Dover?
The earliest Dover-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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.
Want your house to look like this?
Professional Christmas light installers in Dover 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.
