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Christmas Lights in Waterford, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Waterford this season are Presque Isle Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Country Christmas at Port Farms (Nov 27 – Dec 20) and Tinsel Taproom Pop-Up at Poverty Knob (Nov 14 – Nov 15). We've mapped 2 displays in Waterford and 6 more nearby (3 events, 2 tree lightings, 1 walk-thru). 6 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Country Christmas at Port Farms

Event Β· Waterford, PA Β· Admission free; rides and activities priced separately

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 20

Tinsel Taproom Pop-Up at Poverty Knob

Event Β· Waterford, PA Β· Not listed

Opens soon

Nov 14 – Nov 15

Near Waterford (within 25 miles)

Winter Wonderland at Erie Zoo

Event Β· Erie, PA Β· See website

Opens soon

13 miDec 12 – Dec 13

Downtown d'Lights at Perry Square

Tree lighting Β· Erie, PA Β· Free (several activities free)

Opens soon

15 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Presque Isle Lights

Drive-thru Β· Erie, PA Β· Free; $5 donation gets a commemorative button

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 27 – Dec 27

Millcreek Mall Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Erie, PA Β· Free

12 mi

Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods

Walk-thru Β· Erie, PA Β· Free; $5 donation suggested

14 mi

Erie's Best Holiday Lights driving trail

Neighborhood Β· Erie, PA Β· Free

14 mi

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Christmas lights in Waterford: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Waterford?

Popular picks this season include Presque Isle Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Country Christmas at Port Farms (Nov 27 – Dec 20), Tinsel Taproom Pop-Up at Poverty Knob (Nov 14 – Nov 15) and Winter Wonderland at Erie Zoo (Dec 12 – Dec 13). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Waterford, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Waterford?

Free options include Presque Isle Lights, Country Christmas at Port Farms, Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods and Downtown d'Lights at Perry Square. 6 of the 8 displays near Waterford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Presque Isle Lights (Free; $5 donation gets a commemorative button). 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 Waterford?

Yes. Presque Isle Lights (tune to Classy 100). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Waterford?

The earliest Waterford-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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