The holiday season is here, so it’s time to light up the night with cheer! We’ve made a list of some of the brightest displays of holiday lights around the Main Line, and beyond. So if you feel like taking a drive, these festive displays are worth the trip. Keep your family entertained all season long with our Winter Family Fun Guide.

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A Longwood Christmas

November 21, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

Get ready for a gem of a holiday season. This Christmas, the Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Nature and elegance intertwine as twinkling lights dance, hues of emerald green to ruby red to bold sapphire shimmer, and every path leads to a new treasure to behold. All that glitters is waiting to be discovered. Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights, marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity, explore enchanting treehouses, and delight in beauty at every turn. Reserve your timed admission tickets early, as dates around the holidays sell out quickly.

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration

November 15, 2025 through January 4, 2026
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special Christmas shows and a spectacular music and light show at their 30-foot 1-2-3 Christmas Tree. And don’t miss the fantastic Sesame Street Christmas Parade with festive floats decorated for the celebration. As well as a show-stopping performance that will have everyone getting merry and having lots of holiday fun.

Colonial Gardens Nights of Winter Lights

Select nights Thanksgiving through late December
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville

Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas at Colonial! Stroll through acres of dazzling holiday lights, your favorite Christmas scenes, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. This all-inclusive ticket includes admission to the light show, hot chocolate, candy canes, and character meet and greets on select nights. Christmas at Colonial is open select nights between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Timed-tickets will be available for purchase online. Colonial Gardens strongly recommends using their online system to guarantee your ticket for your desired night.

Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle Light Show

Nightly November 20, 2025 through January 4, 2026 (Continuing Thursday-Sunday from January 8-February 28)
Franklin Square, 200 N 6th Street, Philadelphia

Stroll through Franklin Square this holiday season for a spectacular, free light show set to a cheerful, holiday soundtrack. The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO features hundreds of thousands of LED lights, perfect for your holiday Instagram photos! The light shows run nightly every 30 minutes from 5 pm to closing. Afterwards, warm up in the winter pop-up tent with beverages and seasonal treats available for purchase.

Herr’s Holiday Lights Display

After Thanksgiving through the New Year (check back for specific dates!), from dusk til dawn
Herr’s Factory, 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham PA

Take a drive to Nottingham, PA (lower Chester County) to enjoy Herr’s FREE, holiday lights display from dusk til dawn (5 pm–7 am), daily through January 2nd. Drive through the Herr’s corporate campus bedecked in more than 600,000 dazzling lights. Herr’s asks that all visitors stay in their cars for everyone’s safety.

Holiday Garden Railway

Daily November 22 through December 30, 2025, from 10 am–4 pm
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

NEW THIS YEAR: A 60-foot Holiday Tunnel illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights! The inaugural lighting of the Holiday Tunnel of Lights will be on Saturday, November 29, marking the first night of HGR: Nighttime Express. Celebrate the season as this new, festive feature is unveiled (available only with advance tickets)!

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages. Free with general admission. For an even more spectacular experience, visit the railway on select nights. With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express is a must-see. 

Koziar’s Christmas Village

November 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026
782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, (Berks County), PA

Driving into Koziar’s Christmas Village is described as entering a dazzling fairyland valley. It is set aglow with more than one million Christmas lights adorning the buildings, barns, and surrounding landscape. This walkable, vintage Christmas village has paved and lighted walkways, which are wheelchair- and stroller-friendly. Amble at your own pace around the breathtaking grounds with beautiful lights, plus 11 indoor spaces, with holiday displays, shopping, food, and a huge indoor train set! Ample and free parking is available. November 1 through Thanksgiving you’ll find Koziar’s open on weekends, from Thanksgiving through January 3 it is open daily. Check their site for specific times each day.

Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester

November 28, 2025 through January 4, 2026
Downtown West Chester

The streets of Downtown West Chester will be bathed in the glow of thousands of holiday lights every evening, and each weekend will sparkle with holiday festivities. Highlights of some of the weekend festivities include the borough’s beloved tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 5th at the Historic Courthouse, followed by the Hometown Christmas Parade at 7 pm. Visit the West Chester Chamber of Commerce website for the full schedule of events!

LumiNature

Select dates November 20, 2025 through January 3, 2026, from 5–9 pm
The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia

LumiNature is back for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises at the zoo through January 3! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at their biggest and brightest holiday light show yet. Your LumiNature admission ticket also includes a ticket to ride the NEW Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel (weather permitting)!

Manayunk Gets Lit!

Daily from November 20 through December 31, 2025
Main Street in Manayunk

Get in the holiday spirit and stroll Manayunk! Or hop on the free Jolly Trolly on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays (December 4-20) — for their annual holiday decorating event where 30+ merchants deck out their storefronts with the MOST holiday spirit! Manayunk businesses are decking the street, and you won’t want to miss it. So, grab a cup of cocoa, and get ready to adore the lights around town! Visit the Manayunk website for the holiday schedule of events.

Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration

November 14, 2025 through January 18, 2026
100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska (Bucks County)

Every night during the holiday season, Peddler’s Village becomes a dazzling winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights adorning trees, walkways, shops and restaurants. As your spirits soar, enjoy 60+ small shops and boutiques with one-of-a-kind gifts, tasty food and beverages, and music played throughout the Village. Plus, be sure to check out the impressive display of 125 gingerbread creations, and don’t miss the “tunnel of lights.” Live entertainment is presented on select evenings.

Rose Tree Park’s Festival of Lights

December 4, 2025 through January 3, 2026 from 5-9:30 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 5–10 pm Friday and Saturday
1671 N. Providence Road, Media

During the daylight-deprived month of December, Rose Tree Park sparkles at night with its annual Festival of Lights display. This free, walk-through display features dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays, which draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. A treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades, The Festival of Lights provides a perfect opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with friends and family, or take a sweetheart stroll after dinner. The popular annual tradition begins with a Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2025 at 5 pm. hosted by Delaware County Council, featuring seasonal choral music, local vendors, and a visit from Santa.

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

November 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane Lane walk-through light show, visit with Santa, shop for the perfect tree and holiday goodies, and cook up s’mores by a toasty bonfire. Delightful for kids of all ages! Tune your radio to 90.7 FM to listen to holiday faves as you drive through.

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Open select dates in November and December, from 5–8 pm
Arader Farm, 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville

In partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Recreation, Arader Farms is hosting the Walking Wonderland Light Show. This illuminated walk-through attraction is holiday fun that the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their website for all the details. Tickets can be purchased at the Farm OR in on the website. While you are there, you can take a tractor ride to pick out your perfect Christmas tree or pick one from their pre-cut selection. Then visit their holiday store for decor and delicious, local and seasonal foods and treats.

West Chester Griswolds

Check back for dates, as of the time of our publication their website wasn’t updated yet.
304 Dutton Mill Rd., West Chester

Welcome to West Chester Griswolds, an extraordinary, drive-by and walkable residential, holiday light display. Hosted by the Plummer family, this annual display features over 135,000 LED lights, and it gets bigger and better every year. Each year, their holiday spectacle runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The family suggests that if you visit, tune your car radio to 87.9 for Christmas songs and information about the display. Visit their website for details and recommendations for visiting.

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Open select nights, November 21 through December 30, 2025, from 5–9 pm
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown

Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns in November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals, and live entertainment.

Wintergarden at Dilworth Park

November 14, 2025 through March 14, 2026
Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St (West Side of City Hall), Philadelphia

Each winter, Dilworth Park is transformed into Wintergarden, a picturesque outdoor sanctuary of whimsical greenery and twinkling lights. Set on the Greenfield Lawn, Wintegarden offers visitors a delightful respite amid the bustle of Center City. Highlights include rustic décor, playful reindeer topiaries and twinkling lights. Children and adults are free to explore the Wintergarden at no cost all season long. Adults 21 and older can purchase warm mulled wine at the Chaddsford Winery kiosk conveniently located within the space.

Yeager’s Drive-Through Holiday Light Show

Select days November 28th through December 30th, 5:30–8:30 pm
1015 Pike Springs Road (Rte.113), Phoenixville

Load up your car with family and friends for a festive, 1.1 mile ride through the Christmas Tree farm — lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate the season! No need to select a date or time for your reservation; simply purchase a ticket and show up during the light show! The show will not operate during inclement weather, so be sure to check Yeager’s social media for the latest info.

Astra Lumina Winter Lights

Select dates November 20 through December 31

Taking place at Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown

Astra Lumina welcomes you to an extraordinary place, a garden right here on earth that shares a special connection with the sky above. Come nightfall, the garden sets the stage for a phenomenal event: a visit from the stars.

Lead photograph courtesy of Shady Brook Farm.