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Christmas Lights in Scranton, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Scranton this season are Christmas Lights House (Prospect Ave and Orchard St) (From Dec 4), Lackawanna County Courthouse Square and Festival of Trees (From Dec 4) and The Santa Parade (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 6 displays in Scranton and 10 more nearby (6 parades, 5 tree lightings, 2 home displays). 12 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Christmas Lights House (Prospect Ave and Orchard St)

Neighborhood · Scranton, PA · Free (donations)

Opens soon

From Dec 4

Lackawanna County Courthouse Square and Festival of Trees

Event · Scranton, PA · Free

Opens soon

From Dec 4

Marywood University Christmas Tree and Nativity

Tree lighting · Scranton, PA · Free

Opens soon

Dec 2 – Dec 2

The Santa Parade

Parade · Scranton, PA · Free

Opens soon

Nov 21 – Nov 21

WEJL Tower Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Scranton, PA · Free

Opens soon

Nov 25 – Nov 25

Holiday Light Spectacular

Drive-thru · Scranton, PA · Unknown

Near Scranton (within 25 miles)

Jessup Christmas House

Home display · Archbald, PA · Free

On now

7.7 miNov 8 – Jan 7

Peckville Christmas House

Home display · Peckville, PA · Free (donations)

Opens soon

5.7 miNov 26 – Jan 7

Snow Forge Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Old Forge, PA · Unknown

5.1 mi

Clarks Summit Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Clarks Summit, PA · Free

6.4 mi

Pittston Toy Truck Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Pittston, PA · Unknown

9.8 mi

Luzerne County Courthouse Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Free

16 mi

Dallas Township Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Dallas, PA · Free

16 mi

Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Free

16 mi

Christmas in Our Hometown Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Tunkhannock, PA · Unknown

18 mi

Nanticoke Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Nanticoke, PA · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Scranton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Scranton?

Popular picks this season include Christmas Lights House (Prospect Ave and Orchard St) (From Dec 4), Lackawanna County Courthouse Square and Festival of Trees (From Dec 4), The Santa Parade (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and WEJL Tower Lighting Celebration (Nov 25 – Nov 25). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Scranton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Scranton?

Free options include Christmas Lights House (Prospect Ave and Orchard St), Lackawanna County Courthouse Square and Festival of Trees, The Santa Parade and WEJL Tower Lighting Celebration. 12 of the 16 displays near Scranton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Scranton?

Yes. Holiday Light Spectacular (Unknown). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Scranton?

The earliest Scranton-area displays turn on Nov 8, 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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