We’re in the midst of what just might be the most magical time of the year. A time when all corners of Pennsylvania transform into a spectacular wonderland, drenched in glittering lights. The most magical time of the year is also the perfect time to hit the highway on this Christmas lights road trip in Pennsylvania. (And if you still haven’t had enough Christmas lights after this road trip, here is yet another Christmas lights road trip to even more holiday lights in Pennsylvania!

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Google Maps Create even more magical memories this season when you hit the highway on this Christmas lights display road trip. Off we go!

  1. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland - Prospect

Facebook/Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Let’s kick off our holiday lights road trip at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. Drive through the Big Butler Fairgrounds, awash in LED lights. The massive Christmas display features a variety of scenes, including a vacationing Santa. After your drive, visit Santa’s Village. Kids can write Santa a letter before meeting and posing for a photo with him. The village also features games, rides, and snacks. 100 Roenigk Ln, Prospect, PA 16052, USA

  1. Kennywood Park’s Holiday Lights - West Mifflin

Kennywood Park Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh transforms into a winter wonderland with its annual holiday lights show. Drenched in nearly two million glittering lights, the amusement park promises plenty to do – visits with Santa and Kenny Kangaroo, a nightly light show over the lagoon, and select rides. 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA

  1. Overly’s Country Christmas - Greensburg

Facebook/Overly’s Country Christmas Treat the whole family to an old-fashioned Christmas experience at Overly’s Country Christmas. Start your visit with the drive-thru light display. Then, park the car to explore the Christmas Village, where you can enjoy a hot drink, a tasty snack, and warm up in front of a roaring bonfire. The village also features a living manger, horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides, and, of course, appearances by Santa. Overly’s Country Christmas is open select dates each season and is worth seeking out! 116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA

  1. Rocky Ridge Park - York

Trip Advisor/Liyanna G. Discover the joy of Christmas at Rocky Ridge’s Park, The Magic of Christmas, lights display. Wear comfy shoes for the half-mile stroll through the glittering Pennsylvania light displays that boast nearly 600,000 LED lights. The Magic of Christmas tickets usually go on sale before the event starts, so be sure to get yours ASAP! 3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406, USA

  1. Koziar’s Christmas Village - Bernville

Facebook/Koziar’s Christmas Village Stroll among a million twinkling lights at Koziar’s Christmas Village. The enchanting village features both indoor and outdoor displays. And, of course, you can meet with Santa Claus, grab a hot drink and a snack, and visit the shops. Koziar’s Christmas Village is generally open through the end of December, but you’ll want to check out exact dates at the website. 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA

  1. Macy’s Winter Lights Show - Philadelphia

Trip Advisor/Frank D. Embrace the magic of the season at Macy’s Winter Lights Show, which boasts 100,000 shimmering LED lights. The show also features a massive tree comprised of nearly 35,000 lights. Noon shows feature live music, played on the famous Wanamaker Grand Organ. The Macy’s Winter Lights Show typically starts in late November and runs through December. 1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

  1. Shady Brook Farm - Yardley

Facebook/Shady Brook Farm Let’s wrap up this enchanting Christmas lights road trip through Pennsylvania at the beautiful Shady Brook Farm. The enchanting holiday light show features three million lights, which you can view from your car or on a wagon. Meander along the two-mile trail before you stop for hot chocolate and s’mores. This really is one of the best holiday events in the state! 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, USA

Who’s up for some of the best Christmas lights in Pennsylvania this season? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or, if you prefer to stay a little closer to home, climb aboard this magical Christmas train in Pennsylvania. Click here to read more.

Google Maps

Create even more magical memories this season when you hit the highway on this Christmas lights display road trip. Off we go!

Facebook/Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland

Let’s kick off our holiday lights road trip at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. Drive through the Big Butler Fairgrounds, awash in LED lights. The massive Christmas display features a variety of scenes, including a vacationing Santa. After your drive, visit Santa’s Village. Kids can write Santa a letter before meeting and posing for a photo with him. The village also features games, rides, and snacks.

100 Roenigk Ln, Prospect, PA 16052, USA

Kennywood Park

Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh transforms into a winter wonderland with its annual holiday lights show. Drenched in nearly two million glittering lights, the amusement park promises plenty to do – visits with Santa and Kenny Kangaroo, a nightly light show over the lagoon, and select rides.

4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA

Facebook/Overly’s Country Christmas

Treat the whole family to an old-fashioned Christmas experience at Overly’s Country Christmas. Start your visit with the drive-thru light display. Then, park the car to explore the Christmas Village, where you can enjoy a hot drink, a tasty snack, and warm up in front of a roaring bonfire. The village also features a living manger, horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides, and, of course, appearances by Santa. Overly’s Country Christmas is open select dates each season and is worth seeking out!

116 Blue Ribbon Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA

Trip Advisor/Liyanna G.

Discover the joy of Christmas at Rocky Ridge’s Park, The Magic of Christmas, lights display. Wear comfy shoes for the half-mile stroll through the glittering Pennsylvania light displays that boast nearly 600,000 LED lights. The Magic of Christmas tickets usually go on sale before the event starts, so be sure to get yours ASAP!

3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406, USA

Facebook/Koziar’s Christmas Village

Stroll among a million twinkling lights at Koziar’s Christmas Village. The enchanting village features both indoor and outdoor displays. And, of course, you can meet with Santa Claus, grab a hot drink and a snack, and visit the shops. Koziar’s Christmas Village is generally open through the end of December, but you’ll want to check out exact dates at the website.

782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA

Trip Advisor/Frank D.

Embrace the magic of the season at Macy’s Winter Lights Show, which boasts 100,000 shimmering LED lights. The show also features a massive tree comprised of nearly 35,000 lights. Noon shows feature live music, played on the famous Wanamaker Grand Organ. The Macy’s Winter Lights Show typically starts in late November and runs through December.

1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Facebook/Shady Brook Farm

Let’s wrap up this enchanting Christmas lights road trip through Pennsylvania at the beautiful Shady Brook Farm. The enchanting holiday light show features three million lights, which you can view from your car or on a wagon. Meander along the two-mile trail before you stop for hot chocolate and s’mores. This really is one of the best holiday events in the state!

931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, USA

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Christmas Lights In Pennsylvania November 02, 2021 Marisa Roman What is winter generally like in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania is your classic “winter” kind of state. It’s generally cold (but not as crazy chilly as, say, Maine or Minnesota!), and we generally get a good amount of snow. But it can vary, and extremes are certainly possible here!  What are the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania? Elevate your Christmas in Pennsylvania this year with a trip to some quintessential Pennsylvania small towns. Practically straight out of a Hallmark movie, these seven Christmas towns in Pennsylvania usually go all-out every year. For instance, did you know that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known as Christmas City, USA? From Hermitage which kicks things off in September to Greensburg, come see the best there is to offer this holiday season. What’s your favorite Christmas town in PA, by the way? What are the best holiday events in Pennsylvania? Spending the holiday season in Pennsylvania enjoying events and festive fun will really create a memorable winter. We have a few exciting holiday events in Pennsylvania that you should certainly check out - and bring the whole family, too! First, check out these 10 main streets in Pennsylvania which come to life every year. Next, expand your holiday traditions with these 10 Christmas activities that you’ll only find in Pennsylvania. Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? We sure are!

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Christmas Lights In Pennsylvania

November 02, 2021

Marisa Roman

What is winter generally like in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania is your classic “winter” kind of state. It’s generally cold (but not as crazy chilly as, say, Maine or Minnesota!), and we generally get a good amount of snow. But it can vary, and extremes are certainly possible here!  What are the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania? Elevate your Christmas in Pennsylvania this year with a trip to some quintessential Pennsylvania small towns. Practically straight out of a Hallmark movie, these seven Christmas towns in Pennsylvania usually go all-out every year. For instance, did you know that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known as Christmas City, USA? From Hermitage which kicks things off in September to Greensburg, come see the best there is to offer this holiday season. What’s your favorite Christmas town in PA, by the way? What are the best holiday events in Pennsylvania? Spending the holiday season in Pennsylvania enjoying events and festive fun will really create a memorable winter. We have a few exciting holiday events in Pennsylvania that you should certainly check out - and bring the whole family, too! First, check out these 10 main streets in Pennsylvania which come to life every year. Next, expand your holiday traditions with these 10 Christmas activities that you’ll only find in Pennsylvania. Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? We sure are!

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Pennsylvania is your classic “winter” kind of state. It’s generally cold (but not as crazy chilly as, say, Maine or Minnesota!), and we generally get a good amount of snow. But it can vary, and extremes are certainly possible here! 

What are the best Christmas towns in Pennsylvania?

Elevate your Christmas in Pennsylvania this year with a trip to some quintessential Pennsylvania small towns. Practically straight out of a Hallmark movie, these seven Christmas towns in Pennsylvania usually go all-out every year. For instance, did you know that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known as Christmas City, USA? From Hermitage which kicks things off in September to Greensburg, come see the best there is to offer this holiday season. What’s your favorite Christmas town in PA, by the way?

What are the best holiday events in Pennsylvania?

Spending the holiday season in Pennsylvania enjoying events and festive fun will really create a memorable winter. We have a few exciting holiday events in Pennsylvania that you should certainly check out - and bring the whole family, too! First, check out these 10 main streets in Pennsylvania which come to life every year. Next, expand your holiday traditions with these 10 Christmas activities that you’ll only find in Pennsylvania. Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? We sure are!