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Christmas Lights in Hershey, PA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Hershey this season are 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). We've mapped 2 displays in Hershey and 29 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 6 home displays, 5 light shows). 10 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Hershey (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Hershey: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Hershey?
Popular picks this season include Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Christmas Spirit Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2). In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Hershey, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hershey?
Free options include Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail, Church of the Open Door Light Show, Michener's Christmas Wonderland and Mayor's Tree Lighting. 10 of the 31 displays near Hershey are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Hershey?
Yes. Christmas Spirit Light Show ($25 per vehicle (up to 8); $35 for 9+; $75 season pass), Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Ticketed (see site)) 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 Hershey?
Yes. Christmas Spirit Light Show, Hershey Sweet Lights (tune to Free iHeartRadio app station named Hershey Sweet Lights) and Mayor's Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Hershey?
The earliest Hershey-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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