11 incredible holiday light displays to see in Pennsylvania

Get into the holiday spirit by visiting some incredible light displays throughout Pennsylvania.

There’s nothing like a huge, stunning display of sparkling lights to evoke the joy and wonder of the holiday season. Pennsylvania is home to dozens of fantastic holiday light displays. Check out some of these light displays across the state to get your fill of the Christmas spirit. 

Holiday Light Spectacular at Nay Aug Park, Scranton

Turn on your favorite holiday music and enjoy more than 100 light displays from the comfort of your car as you drive through this park. You can see the lights of the Holiday Light Spectacular every night from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 7. Visit the Holiday Light Spectacular event page for more info.

Holiday Lights on the Lake at Lakemont Park, Altoona

See more than 1 million lights as you cruise through more than 50 acres of the park. You can also see a model train display and do some last-minute shopping. You can see the lights of the Holiday Lights on the Lake every night from 6 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 5. Visit the Holiday Lights on the Lake event page for more info.

Candy Cane Lane, Duboistown

This suburban street is home to the incredible holiday light displays that Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis toured at the beginning of “Happiest Season.” You can see the lights of Candy Cane Lane every night from 5 to 10 p.m. through New Year’s Eve. Visit the Candy Cane Lane Facebook page for more info.

Lights in the Parkway, Allentown

This long-running Allentown attraction transforms over a mile of Lehigh Parkway into a winter wonderland with thousands of dazzling lights. You can see the lights in the parkway every night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 6. Visit the Lights in the Parkway event page for more info.

Presque Isle Lights, Erie

Stay safe and warm in your vehicle as you take in the lights along the 13-mile park loop. The historic lighthouse and the Erie skyline add to the beautiful view. You can see the Presque Isle Lights Friday through Sunday from dusk until 9 p.m. until Dec. 29. Visit the Presque Isle Lights event page for more info.

The lights at Koziar’s Christmas Village in December 2017. (Shutterstock Photo/Helen89)

Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville

This family-owned Christmas attraction has more than a million lights placed carefully over cabins, gift barns, and the overall landscape. Display World magazine named it the “Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World” in 2016. You can visit Koziar’s Christmas Village Monday through Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. through New Year’s Day. Visit Koziar’s Christmas Village website for more info.

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show, Morrisville

This farm has more than 3 million lights arranged to form familiar characters and unique displays. Enjoy the light show from your vehicle or a wagon ride. You can see the Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 5. Visit Shady Brook Farm website for more info.

The Miracle on 13th Street, South Philadelphia

Drive or walk through this neighborhood and see the lights and other displays that decorate about 50 homes. Throughout the season, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll catch an appearance from carolers or Santa. You can see the lights of the Miracle on 13th Street daily from 5 to 10 p.m. through New Year’s Day. Visit the Miracle on 13th Street Facebook page for more info.

Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo. (Photo courtesy of NEPA Scene)

Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular, Schnecksville

The Winter Light Spectacular features more than 1.2 million lights to celebrate the season. Visitors can wander the paths to admire colorful holiday displays and warm up by a fire pit, and then enjoy photos with Santa. Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular event page to check times and to purchase tickets.

Downtown Holiday Displays, Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh has no shortage of holiday fun, including stunning decorations and light displays. Market Square features more than 150,000 LED lights and an incredible 35-foot tall, illuminated Sphere Tree, as well as the People Gas Holiday Market. The 65-foot-tall PPG Place Christmas Tree, located in the center of the ice rink, is a sensational site to see. Visit the downtown holiday displays event page for more info.

Illumination at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown

Just because the Lehigh Valley IronPigs are hibernating for the winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The holiday light experience Illumination has taken over the minor league ballpark, with more than one million lights creating a winter wonderland of themed light displays, synchronized shows, and festive activities. Illumination runs from 6 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 4, except Christmas Day. Check out the Illumination website for more info.