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Christmas Lights in York, PA
The top places to see Christmas lights in York this season are Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Christmas Spirit Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31). We've mapped 17 displays in York and 23 more nearby (12 home displays, 6 light shows, 6 neighborhoods). 16 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near York (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in York: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in York?
Popular picks this season include Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Bright Nights York (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Christmas Spirit Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Nov 20 – Jan 2). In all, 40 displays are mapped in and around York, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in York?
Free options include Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail, Splash Supply Co. Pondside Light Stroll, Church of the Open Door Light Show and Christmas in Hanover. 16 of the 40 displays near York are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near York?
Yes. Christmas Spirit Light Show ($25 per vehicle (up to 8); $35 for 9+; $75 season pass), Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru (Ticketed (see site)) and Greenfield Park Drive-Thru Light Display (Free). 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 York?
Yes. Christmas Spirit Light Show, Shiloh Veterinary Hospital Lights (tune to 89.3 FM) and Country Ridge Lights (tune to 88.1 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 York?
The earliest York-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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