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Christmas lights in Pennsylvania

15 Christmas events at 13 Pennsylvania attractions, running Nov 1 to Jan 10: light displays, decorated trees and visits with Santa, with prices and times on each venue’s page.

Christmas lights season runs from the start of November to the first week of January: drive-through and walk-through light shows, festivals of decorated trees, seasonal ice rinks and visits with Santa. A holiday market or a holiday concert is a different evening out and is not listed here, and nor is an autumn lantern or light festival that opens before November.

What’s on

15 dated events across 13 attractions, soonest first. Many run on selected evenings only and several are ticketed separately — the venue’s own page, linked under every quote, is the one to check before you set off.

Nov 1Event

Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center, Stevens

Christmas Lights Experiences

Families walk through a forest of lit trails or zipline through Christmas lights across the property. The walking tour includes access to a wildlife area and campfire areas with hot cocoa. Experiences available November through January.

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“November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31”

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Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season

Hershey's Chocolatetown, Hershey

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Families enjoy select rides, candy-themed TREEville with over 5 million twinkling lights, the Fire & Ice Experience, Twinkling Thru Time show, and visits with Santa and his nine reindeer.

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“Open select dates November 13 through January 3.”

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Nov 13Event

Keystone Safari, Grove City

Holiday Lights Drive-Through

Families drive through thousands of twinkling holiday lights in a festive tradition to celebrate the season.

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“Starting Nov 13th Drive through thousands of twinkling holiday lights! A festive tradition for the whole family to celebrate the season.”

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Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season

Lakemont Park Rail Road, Altoona

Holiday Lights on the Lake

A drive-through event with over 200 displays and 1 million individual light bulbs. Families drive through the illuminated park every day from November 13 to January 3, including holidays.

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“Holiday Lights on the Lake is open every day from November 13 to January 3, including Holidays.”

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Nov 13 – Dec 23Season

Lakemont Park Rail Road, Altoona

Photos with Santa

Santa is available for photos in Santa's Village every night during the Holiday Lights season. Families can purchase one photo or a package of two photos.

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“Santa is available for photos in Santa's Village every night from November 13th to December 23rd.”

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Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Season

Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville

Winter Light Spectacular

The zoo transforms with holiday lights and Christmas décor from November 13 through January 2, presented by Service Electric.

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“Winter Light SPectacular presented by service electric/ Christmas decor NOV 13- Jan 2”

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Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Season

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh

Phipps Holiday Magic

Glowing gardens and festive displays celebrate Botanical Brilliance with sparkling metallics, jewel tones, illuminated topiary, poinsettias, amaryllis, narcissus, and a Winter Light Garden with colorful outdoor displays for all ages.

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“Phipps Holiday Magic, designed by Associate Director of Exhibits Jordyn Melino along with Light Garden elements designed by Exhibit Lighting Project Manager Gregory Messmer, runs Nov. 20 – Jan. 10.”

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Nov 22 – Dec 30Season

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Holiday Garden Railway

The gardens transform with thousands of twinkling lights for the holiday season. Families can visit during the day free with general admission, or purchase advance tickets for HGR: Nighttime Express on select evenings.

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“NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 30”

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Nov 27Event

Single Sisters' House, Bethlehem

Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City of Bethlehem's Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Friday, November 27, immediately followed by Historic Bethlehem's Wassail Party, a beloved and free annual tradition for all ages.

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“Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, immediately followed by Historic Bethlehem's Wassail Party, a beloved and free annual tradition for all ages.”

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Nov 27Event

Single Sisters' House, Bethlehem

Wassail Party

Historic Bethlehem's Wassail Party is a beloved and free annual tradition for all ages, held immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27.

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“Friday, November 27”

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Nov 28Event

Slinky Action Zone, Duncansville

Breakfast With Santa

Families enjoy a festive breakfast, visit with Santa, and children get their picture taken with Santa on November 28.

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“Breakfast With Santa: Saturday, November 28, 2026”

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Dec 11Event

Maple Bottom Farm, Dawson

Santa at the Farmhouse

Families visit Santa, enjoy hot chocolate made with the farm's own Golden Guernsey milk, and toast marshmallows by the pavilion firepit. Holiday cheese giftboxes are available for purchase.

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“This is a FREE event held at Maple Bottom Farmhouse on 12/11 from 3:00-5:00.”

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Dec 12Event

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses

Santa in the Shay

Santa sits in the cab of the museum's Shay locomotive to listen to holiday requests. Families take instant photos with Santa, make special ornaments, see the Eastern Loggers model railroad in operation, and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa.

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“December 12–Santa in the Shay, 12pm-3pm: Santa will be in the cab of the museum's Shay locomotive”

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Dec 13Event

Historic Langhorne Association, Langhorne

Visit with Santa

Families visit with Santa from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Free: this listing says so.

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“Sunday, December 13th, 2026 Visit with Santa from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Free and open to the public.”

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Dec 18Event

Treehouse World, West Chester

Lights, Santa, and Adventure

Families zipline under twinkling lights, explore illuminated trails, visit lit treehouses and meet Santa. Full adventure tickets are nineteen ninety-five; treehouse-only passes at twelve dollars include lights and a meet-and-greet with Santa.

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“Join us at Treehouse World on Friday, December 18th, for the enchanting "Lights, Santa, and Adventure" event! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as you zipline under twinkling lights, explore illuminated trails, and visit beautifully lit treehouses.”

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