Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive‑Thru, Elizabethtown
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Penn Medicine Park, Lancaster City
Refreshing Mountain Christmas Lights & Zipline, Stevens
Dutch Winter Wonderland, Lancaster
Christmas in the Park, Terre Hill
Greenfield Park Lights, Lancaster
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, Hershey
Messick's Christmas Light Show, Mount Joy
Herr’s Factory Light Display, Nottingham
Where: Stone Gables Estate
Date: November 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Location: 1160 North Market Street, Elizabethtown PA 17022
Admire the illuminated scenes, colossal light displays, color-changing lights, and more throughout the 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru made of over 1-million LED lights.
While you're at Stone Gables Estate, ride on the Santa Express, experience their Christmas Village, explore the National Christmas Center, or dinner and a show during their Christmas Dinner.
Where: Penn Medicine Park
Date: November 27 - December 31, 2026
Location: 650 N Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Experience a magical drive-thru holiday light display in the heart of Lancaster City at the home of the Lancaster Stormers baseball team. After your ride, grab a festive drink from a nearby coffee shop or cozy up fireside at one of Lancaster’s charming restaurants.
Guests can also stroll through the stadium concourse to explore Christmas Tree Lane, featuring over 100 decorated trees. Cast your vote for your favorite design, meet Santa every night, enjoy live carolers, spot reindeer on Thursdays, and snack on festive treats that make the evening feel truly merry and bright.
Where: Refreshing Mountain
Date: November 13, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Location: 455 Camp Rd, Stevens, PA 17578
Add some thrill to your holiday season at Refreshing Mountain, where twinkling lights meet outdoor adventure. Soar through the trees on a zipline course illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights, or test your skills on the glowing obstacle course. Prefer to stay on the ground? The Winter Walk Experience offers a peaceful stroll through enchanted, lighted forest trails, complete with access to the Wildlife Center and magical displays visitors of all ages will enjoy.
Where: Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
Date: November 11, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Location: 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Celebrate the season at this magical holiday event featuring 20+ rides, dazzling light displays, festive music, and interactive shows. From Cookies with Santa and Illumination Lane to Duke’s Blizzard Bash and Merlin’s Magical Forest, Dutch Winter Wonderland is packed with cheerful family fun and sweet holiday memories.
Where: Terre Hill Park
Date: December 4-6 and 11-13, 2026
Location: Satellite parking with shuttle service at 1030 Precast Rd, New Holland, PA 17557
Stroll through Terre Hill Park's signature Christmas in the Park Walking Trail to admire hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Then warm up with tasty treats, browse unique vendors, and enjoy live music, entertainment, and free kids crafts.
Where: Greenfield Park
Date: 2026 Dates TBA
Location: 1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA, 17601
Walk or drive through Greenfield Park’s glowing tree‑lined paths and festive landscapes, where the park’s holiday lights wrap around trees for a family‑friendly display. Enjoy the free holiday magic - perfect for kids and peaceful evening strolls.
Where: Hersheypark
Date: November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Location: 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Celebrate the season at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, where more than 5 million twinkling lights transform the park into a winter wonderland. Sip hot chocolate, ride select coasters and family favorites, and meet Santa along with his nine live reindeer. Don’t miss the Hershey Characters in their holiday best and festive treats around every corner!
Where: Messick's
Date: 2026 Dates TBA
Location: 1475 Strickler Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Tune into 89.9 FM and drive in for a festive “park‑and‑watch” light display, or skip the wait with reserved bleacher seating. Shows run every 15‑20 minutes and arriving earlier or outside peak hours usually means a shorter line. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support local families.
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Where: Herr’s Snack Factory
Date: 2026 Dates TBA
Location: 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA 19362
Prepare to marvel at the colorful lights and imaginative displays at the Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display. From dusk to dawn visitors are invited to drive through over 600,000 dazzling lights at Herr's.
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650 North Prince Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 (717) 509-4487
455 Camp Rd Stevens, Pennsylvania 17578 (717) 738-1490
2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 (717) 291-1888
271 Old Baltimore Pike Nottingham, Pennsylvania 19362 (610) 932-6400
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