Driving around town looking at Christmas light displays has become a family tradition for many families, it's a great inexpensive way to make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. York County is blessed to have some amazing local displays. Below we've compiled a list of some of our subscribers' favorite light displays that are sure to excite and enchant your family this holiday season!
When visiting these local displays please remember the following:
~Respect the neighbors! None of these shows can continue without the blessings and support of the neighbors.
~Don’t block traffic
~Don’t block or use driveways
~No loud music, engines or horns
~Some locations do not have a physical address so we've tried our best to give you a general idea of the area where the display is located so give yourselves time to find them.
Please remember weather can affect displays so check the links before you head out!
GET YOUR HOME ADDED TO OUR LIST!!
When it comes to Holiday decorating, are you a go-big or go-home kind of person? If your answer is yes, then we're looking for you!
If you would like your home or business added to our FREE Holiday Lights Guide simply share your info here so families all across York County can enjoy your display!
Please note all shows have been self-submitted by our followers and local businesses.
The map will be automatically updated when new events are added.
If you discover one of the submitted shows is no longer taking place please email sarahfrane@macaronikid.com so we can update the info.
York County Displays
1.Kim's Krypt Winter Wonder Trail
FUN WITH LIGHTS AND CHEER!
Open Weekends November 29th – December 29th weekends, Fri. – Sun.
Hours: 6pm-9pm
Admission is just $8.00 per person
Children 3 and under are Free!
Purchases can be made online or at the ticket window with cash or credit card (please note $3 convenience fee on credit card purchases)
2. Christmas Magic 2024 A Festival of Lights
Tickets Go On Sale on November 13!
York County Parks is pleased to present the 41st edition of Christmas Magic! The event runs Friday, November 29th - Monday, December 30th( we will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve).. Stroll through our festive half-mile, ADA accessible, woodland trail filled with numerous sparkling Christmas lights and holiday scenes.
Hours of Operation are 6-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Ticket Prices
Adults (15 & up) are $12.00
Youth (6 to 14) are $7.00
Children (5 & under) are free.
Admission to Christmas Magic is by online reservation only. Reservations can be made up until the last minute while available. Come at the time of your choice and stay until closing. Reservations are required; no walk-ins will be permitted. Timed admission limits the number of people attending Christmas Magic at one time, providing a better visiting experience and less waiting in traffic and lines. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable unless the York County Parks closes the event due to weather and/or light outages. No other refund requests will be honored. Visit our FAQs page for more information.
Weather-Related Cancellations: Our lights and displays can be temperamental in the presence of snow, rain, ice, and fog. They may require more than a day to dry out after the weather improves. Please check your email after 1:30 on the day of your tickets for any cancellation messages. If we cancel due to weather, you will receive a refund to your credit card on the following business day. You can also call the Christmas Magic Hotline at (717) 840-7440, press 4, then 2, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter for trail conditions and closures.
WellSpan Park 5 Brooks Robinson Way York, PA 17401
Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonderland of Bright Nights in York, PA!
- 36 nights of holiday magic, six nights a week from
November 15 – December 30 - Stroll through a holiday wonderland featuring 3 million sparkling lights – it’s WellSpan Park like you’ve never experienced it
- Family fun and attractions for the young ones, including the new polar bear slide, walk-in snow globe, ornament making, letters to Santa, character appearances, and more each night of Bright Nights
- Extra holiday cheer on select nights with Santa and his elves, live reindeer, Elsa and Anna from Frozen, and much more
- A variety of festive food and beverage options
- Support and learn about local nonprofits
With its enchanting atmosphere, exciting surprises, and heartwarming moments, Bright Nights is the perfect holiday outing that will create lasting memories for you and your family. Come experience the joy, the magic, and the fun—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Tickets:
Adults: $15.00
Ages 4-12: $10.00
Under 3: FREE
Ticket prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the event.
4.Officer Webb’s Light Display
This huge display is located on Chestnut Hill Road York near Ore Valley Elementary across from Susquehanna Gardens. Please bring a canned good for the less fortunate
5. Weinrich's Family Christmas Lights
2835 Forrest Lane York, PA 17402
35 Dakota Drive Hanover PA 17331
7.Michener’s Christmas Wonderland
500 South Front St Wrightsville, PA 17368
Michener’s Christmas Wonderland is a FREE drive-through and walk-through light display with a Mickey and Minnie-themed Walkway. Children can drop off letters in the Santa Letter box and Santa will write back if you include your address. Santa will also be visiting on select dates check the FB page for more details.
All donations will be used to purchase gifts for children in need through the Wrightsville Legion Angel Tree
1195 Hambiltonian Way, York, PA 17408.
Enjoy thousands of dancing lights programmed to your favorite Christmas tunes in the comfort of your own car to get fully into the Christmas spirit! Tune in to 87.9 FM! The show runs from November 24-January 1st from 5:00-10:00 pm every day.
1204 Daugherty Rd Felton, PA 17322
10.Light Up the Night -Silver Spur
3891 Silver Spur Dr York, PA 17402
5 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Turn your radio to 107.1
25 Cold Springs Rd, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
Thanksgiving through the New Year 6 - 10 PM (weather permitting)
Music can be heard on 88.9 FM
12. Logan’s Reserve
7400 Player Blvd, Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Many of the homes in this development are decorated and look very festive. One of our favorites is the home in the corner of Player Blvd and W Ore St
13. Cherry Apple Court in Stewartstown PA
Collecting donations for the fire department
14.Leaders Heights Display
This Large Light Display is located before Apple Hill in a development near the 2400 block of South George St
15.Country Club Road Display
This display is located on Country Club Rd heading west, before York Country Day School
16,Royal Square in York, in the area of East King and South Duke streets
17. Hanover PA Christmas Lights
4 Zachary Dr. Hanover Pa. We offer free photos with Santa Clause on Friday and Saturday nights and some week nights (weather permitting). We also do photos with pets. Lights are active from 5pm to 3am.
18.1606 Orange St, West York, PA 17404
This year, we're filling our truck with donations for local shelters, and we’re asking for your support. We're collecting canned food, pet food, pet supplies, new unwrapped toys, hats, gloves, and scarves. As a thank you, we're offering a FREE family-friendly event to share our Christmas joy! Come park, walk through our yard and garage, and enjoy the festive display we’ve created.
The display will be up and running starting November 29th and will be available nightly until December 30th, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Let’s spread some holiday cheer together! .
SPECIAL DATES DEC. 14th and the 21st COOKIES AND MILK with SANTA! 
The truck is set up and accepting donations now!
19. Nightmare Before Christmas Lights
36 N Main St Jacobus PA 17407
20. Shiloh Veterinary Hospital
110 Morgan Lane, York, PA 17406
The light show consists of 19 songs & runs from 5-10pm nightly. Guests can view from the comfort of their own vehicle & should tune their radio to 89.3FM!
21.Applewine Ct Display
724 Applewine Ct. York Pa 17404.
This residential display runs nightly from 5:15 pm to 2am.
They also plan to have Santa and possibly an elf or few to hand out candy canes on Saturday evenings.
22.Lights on Glendale
805 Glendale Rd York PA 17403
Beautiful display of over 300 vintage and new blowmolds. The display runs nights from Thanksgiving thru New Years regardless of weather conditions.
23. Lights on Lexington
115 Lexington Road York, PA 17402
5pm to Midnight nightly 31.
24.Taxville Rd, York, PA 17408
Neighbors say this home has a very cool display you should check out this holiday season.
25. Candy Cane Lane
2900 South Queen Street Dallastown PA 17313
Dusk till dawn starting November 16
26. Gillice House
29 South 3rd Street New Freedom
Dusk to dawn November 18- December 26
27. Lights on Trout
4 Trout Ln Stewartstown, PA 17363
This display has lights and huge blowups
Sunset to 11pm daily
28. Kitzbuhel Road in Parkton Maryland 21120
Due to a viral video and an unexpected amount of people who've caused damage to the neighborhood this display has closed for the rest of the 2024 season.
This highly recommended light display is a short ride from Southern York County and worth the drive. They collect non-perishable food for food banks so please bring a can or two with you.
Central PA Displays
4th Annual Light Up New Oxford
Maryland Displays
Sailing Into the Winter Solstice at Carroll Creek Park
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
