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Christmas Lights in Salem, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Salem this season are Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail (Dec 6 – Dec 30), Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas (Dec 4 – Dec 18). We've mapped 2 displays in Salem and 8 more nearby (4 events, 2 parades, 2 neighborhoods). 3 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Salem (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Salem: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Salem?
Popular picks this season include Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail (Dec 6 – Dec 30), Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas (Dec 4 – Dec 18) and Fashions for Evergreens (Nov 26 – Jan 1). In all, 10 displays are mapped in and around Salem, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Salem?
Free options include Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown Salem Holiday Decorations and Grandin Village. 3 of the 10 displays near Salem are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
When do Christmas lights start in Salem?
The earliest Salem-area displays turn on Nov 26, 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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