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Christmas Lights in Elizabethtown, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Elizabethtown this season are Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Elizabethtown and 39 more nearby (8 home displays, 7 walk-thrus, 6 light shows). 13 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Elizabethtown, PA · Ticketed (see site)

Opens soon

Nov 20 – Jan 2

Near Elizabethtown (within 25 miles)

Dutch Winter Wonderland

Event · Lancaster, PA · Park admission (see site)

On now Music

23 miNov 11 – Jan 3

Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights

Walk-thru · York, PA · Ticketed, reservation required (ticket sales open Nov 12)

Opens soon

10 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Mayor's Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Lancaster, PA · Free

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Bright Nights at WellSpan Park

Event · York, PA · Unknown

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Dec 27

Bright Nights York

Light show · York, PA · Ticketed (see website)

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Dec 27

Christmas Spirit Light Show

Drive-thru · Lancaster, PA · $25 per vehicle (up to 8); $35 for 9+; $75 season pass

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Refreshing Mountain Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Stevens, PA · Walk $7-$14; zipline $49+; parking pass included

Opens soon

21 miNov 13 – Jan 2

Messick's Drive-In Christmas Light Show

Light show · Mount Joy, PA · Free; donations encouraged

Music

8.8 mi

Hershey Sweet Lights

Drive-thru · Hershey, PA · Unknown

Music

9.6 mi

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Walk-thru · Hershey, PA · Park admission

10.0 mi

Michener's Christmas Wonderland

Light show · Wrightsville, PA · Free (donations accepted)

10 mi

Shiloh Veterinary Hospital Lights

Light show · York, PA · Not stated

Music

10 mi

Light Up the Night at Silver Spur

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

11 mi

Church of the Open Door Light Show

Light show · York, PA · Free

11 mi

Christmas on Cayuga

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

13 mi

Weinrich's Family Christmas Lights

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

14 mi

Applewine Court Display

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

14 mi

Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail

Walk-thru · York, PA · 2025: $10 per person; ages 3 and under free

15 mi

Royal Square Lights

Neighborhood · York, PA · Not stated

15 mi

Lights on Glendale

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

15 mi

Orange Street Display

Home display · York, PA · Free (donations collected)

16 mi

City of Harrisburg Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Harrisburg, PA · Free

16 mi

Christmas at the Capitol

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

16 mi

Dover Township Christmas Light Tour

Neighborhood · Dover, PA · Not stated

16 mi

Lights on Lexington

Home display · York, PA · Not stated

17 mi

Taxville Road Display

Neighborhood · York, PA · Not stated

17 mi

Candy Cane Lane

Neighborhood · Dallastown, PA · Not stated

17 mi

Splash Supply Co. Pondside Light Stroll

Walk-thru · York, PA · 2025: Free with a non-perishable food donation

17 mi

Leaders Heights Display

Neighborhood · York, PA · Not stated

18 mi

Christmas Tree Lane at Penn Medicine Park

Walk-thru · Lancaster, PA · Free (2025)

18 mi

Christmas at Italian Lake

Event · Harrisburg, PA · Unknown

18 mi

Country Ridge Lights

Light show · Red Lion, PA · Not stated

Music

18 mi

Light Up Lancaster downtown building lighting

Neighborhood · Lancaster, PA · Free

18 mi

Harrisburg Holiday Parade

Parade · Harrisburg, PA · Unknown

19 mi

Lights On Daugherty

Home display · Felton, PA · Not stated

20 mi

Christmas at Fort Hunter

Event · Harrisburg, PA · Mansion tour $8

20 mi

Greenfield Park Drive-Thru Light Display

Drive-thru · Lancaster, PA · Free

21 mi

Christmas in Lights Marysville

Walk-thru · Marysville, PA · Unknown

21 mi

Christmas Lights on Clouser

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

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Elizabethtown: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Elizabethtown?

Popular picks this season include Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Christmas Spirit Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31). In all, 40 displays are mapped in and around Elizabethtown, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Elizabethtown?

Free options include Splash Supply Co. Pondside Light Stroll, Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail, Church of the Open Door Light Show and Michener's Christmas Wonderland. 13 of the 40 displays near Elizabethtown are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Ticketed (see site)), Christmas Spirit Light Show ($25 per vehicle (up to 8); $35 for 9+; $75 season pass) and Greenfield Park Drive-Thru Light Display (Free). 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 Elizabethtown?

Yes. Christmas Spirit Light Show, Dutch Winter Wonderland and Country Ridge Lights (tune to 88.1 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 Elizabethtown?

The earliest Elizabethtown-area displays turn on Nov 11, 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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