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Christmas Lights in Media, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Media this season are Rose Tree Festival of Lights (Dec 3 – Jan 3), Holiday Magic at Riverbright (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and A Longwood Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 1 display in Media and 24 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 6 neighborhoods, 4 tree lightings). 16 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Rose Tree Festival of Lights

Walk-thru · Media, PA · Free (admission and parking)

Opens soon

Dec 3 – Jan 3

Near Media (within 25 miles)

LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo

Walk-thru · Philadelphia, PA · $27-$34 per person; parking $22

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 19 – Jan 9

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Event · West Chester, PA

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Jan 3

Manayunk Gets Lit

Event · Philadelphia, PA · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 19 – Dec 31

Miracle on South 13th Street

Neighborhood · Philadelphia, PA · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Holidays in Franklin Square

Light show · Philadelphia, PA · Free (rides, mini golf and skating cost extra)

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 19 – Jan 3

Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Event · Philadelphia, PA · Garden admission by day; Nighttime Express about $22 adult, $12 ages 3-17

Opens soon

13 miNov 22 – Dec 30

RiverRink Winterfest Tree Lighting at Penn's Landing

Tree lighting · Philadelphia, PA · Free admission; skating tickets required

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Feb 28

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Walk-thru · Norristown, PA · $27.95 adult, $24.95 ages 3-12 online; under 3 free

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Dec 30

Whitehall Township Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Whitehall, PA · Free

Opens soon Music

15 miDec 2 – Dec 2

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting at City Hall

Tree lighting · Philadelphia, PA · Free

Opens soon Music

15 miDec 3 – Jan 2

A Longwood Christmas

Walk-thru · Kennett Square, PA · Timed tickets, roughly $45-$52 adult (regional guide; official page lists no price)

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic at Riverbright

Walk-thru · Wilmington, DE

Opens soon

17 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Illuminaire Nights in Skippack

Event · Skippack, PA

Opens soon

20 miNov 27 – Dec 18

Frostland Village

Neighborhood · Pitman, NJ · Free

Opens soon

21 miFrom Nov 27

TD Winter Festival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Mount Laurel, NJ · Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Carnival of Lights

Walk-thru · Pottstown, PA · Admission includes light walk, rides and Santa visits

Opens soon

25 miNov 29 – Jan 1

Cherry Apple Court

Neighborhood · Stewartstown, PA · Donations for fire department

6.5 mi

The West Chester Griswolds

Home display · West Chester, PA · Free

Music

6.7 mi

Colorado Street Lights (Colorado Terrace)

Neighborhood · Philadelphia, PA · Free

10 mi

Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular

Neighborhood · Philadelphia, PA · Free

10 mi

The Smith Family Christmas Display

Home display · Wilmington, DE · Free

11 mi

Corrado Family Lights Display

Home display · West Chester, PA · Free; donations of toys and money accepted

14 mi

Mayfair Residential Decoration Competition

Neighborhood · Philadelphia, PA · Free

20 mi

Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time

Light show · Williamstown, NJ · Not listed

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Media: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Media?

Popular picks this season include Rose Tree Festival of Lights (Dec 3 – Jan 3), Holiday Magic at Riverbright (Nov 27 – Jan 3), A Longwood Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Holidays in Franklin Square (Nov 19 – Jan 3). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Media, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Media?

Free options include Rose Tree Festival of Lights, Holidays in Franklin Square, Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo and Frostland Village. 16 of the 25 displays near Media are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Media?

Yes. A Longwood Christmas, Holidays in Franklin Square and LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Media?

The earliest Media-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.

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