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Christmas Lights in Reading, PA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Reading this season are Christmas on the Mountain (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Terre Hill Christmas in the Park (Dec 4 – Dec 13) and Carnival of Lights (Nov 29 – Jan 1). We've mapped 5 displays in Reading and 9 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 2 tree lightings, 2 events). 10 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Reading (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Reading: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Reading?
Popular picks this season include Christmas on the Mountain (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Terre Hill Christmas in the Park (Dec 4 – Dec 13), Carnival of Lights (Nov 29 – Jan 1) and Refreshing Mountain Christmas Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 2). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Reading, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Reading?
Free options include Christmas on the Mountain, Terre Hill Christmas in the Park, Koziar's Christmas Village and Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill. 10 of the 14 displays near Reading are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Reading?
Yes. Christmas on the Mountain, Terre Hill Christmas in the Park and Northwestern Lehigh 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 Reading?
The earliest Reading-area displays turn on Nov 7, 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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