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Christmas Lights in Philadelphia, PA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Philadelphia this season are LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 9), Holidays in Franklin Square (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Holidig Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Diggerland USA (From Nov 20). We've mapped 10 displays in Philadelphia and 16 more nearby (6 neighborhoods, 5 events, 4 tree lightings). 17 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Philadelphia (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Philadelphia: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Philadelphia?
Popular picks this season include LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 9), Holidays in Franklin Square (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Holidig Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Diggerland USA (From Nov 20) and Rose Tree Festival of Lights (Dec 3 – Jan 3). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Philadelphia, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Philadelphia?
Free options include Holidays in Franklin Square, Rose Tree Festival of Lights, Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo and Manayunk Gets Lit. 17 of the 26 displays near Philadelphia are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Philadelphia?
Yes. Holidig Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Diggerland USA (Per vehicle (about $38 last year); season passholders save $5) and Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Per vehicle, varies by date (gate costs $5 more than advance); wagon rides priced per person). 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 Philadelphia?
Yes. LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Holidays in Franklin Square and Holidig Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Diggerland USA (tune to 95.5 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 Philadelphia?
The earliest Philadelphia-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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