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Christmas Lights in Erie, PA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Erie this season are Presque Isle Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Winter Wonderland at Erie Zoo (Dec 12 – Dec 13) and Country Christmas at Port Farms (Nov 27 – Dec 20). We've mapped 6 displays in Erie and 2 more nearby (3 events, 2 tree lightings, 1 drive-thru). 6 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Erie (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Erie: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Erie?
Popular picks this season include Presque Isle Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Winter Wonderland at Erie Zoo (Dec 12 – Dec 13), Country Christmas at Port Farms (Nov 27 – Dec 20) and Tinsel Taproom Pop-Up at Poverty Knob (Nov 14 – Nov 15). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Erie, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Erie?
Free options include Presque Isle Lights, Country Christmas at Port Farms, Downtown d'Lights at Perry Square and Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods. 6 of the 8 displays near Erie are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Erie?
Yes. Presque Isle Lights (Free; $5 donation gets a commemorative button). 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 Erie?
Yes. Presque Isle Lights (tune to Classy 100). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Erie?
The earliest Erie-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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