Start a new holiday tradition this year with these light shows happening across the Main Line and western suburbs. Stay warm in your car for a drive-through show or don your hat and scarf for a walking tour.
Herr’s Holiday Light Display
20 Herr Dr., Nottingham
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The Herr’s Snack Factory exterior lights up every year with a dazzling array of holiday light displays. With over 600,000 bulbs, this free experience is a magical family tradition and doesn’t require leaving your car. Drive through from dusk to dawn until January 5.
A Longwood Christmas
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square
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Longwood Gardens never disappoints, especially during this time of year. Plus, the launch of the brand-new Longwood Reimagined adds extra excitement to this year’s display. Botanical-inspired light designs illuminate the grounds, and festive trees and floral arrangements make fantastic backdrops for family photos. Vintage Christmas street scenes are lit by vibrant light displays. Purchase your tickets online in advance for dates up to January 12.
Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown
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Experience the magic of Elmwood Park Zoo’s glowing holiday tradition. Sparkling displays light up the park, and live entertainment makes for a fun-filled family outing. Check it out throughout the season until December 30.
Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd., Media
Starting December 5, this free light display returns to Delaware County’s Rose Tree Park in the evening hours through January 4. Walk through dozens of illuminated trees and stop by the local vendors and food trucks hosted by the park’s Holiday Village.
Christmas at Colonial
745 Schuylkill Rd., Phoenixville
Bundle up and take a stroll through acres of twinkling lights while sipping complimentary hot chocolate at Colonial Gardens. Character meet and greets will take place on select nights. Purchasing tickets online ahead of time is recommended. The lights are up at Colonial through December 28.
Yeager Farm Holiday Lights Show
1015 Pikesprings Rd., Phoenixville
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Now through December 30, visit Yeager Farm for holiday fun with the family. Drive through the 60-acre route and witness dazzling animations in the holiday light show. You can also visit the shops for a Christmas tree from the farm and other holiday goods. There will even be photos with Santa on select nights!
Chester County Hospital Lights up Holiday Weekends
Downtown West Chester
With over 10 events, this West Chester festival features the celebrated annual tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade to kick off the season. Visit the outdoor holiday market to shop from 75 local businesses, or stroll around Downtown West Chester to witness local shops participating in the window decorating contest and gingerbread house contest. The festival will also play host to carolers, live music and visits from Santa.
Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Railway
100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia
Trains will be up and running at Morris Arboretum for its Holiday Garden Railway until December 30. Enjoy a casual daytime stroll, or reserve tickets in advance for the Nighttime Express, featuring sparkling lights adorning the railways and lasers lighting up the trees.
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