Holiday lights near Lehigh Valley for families (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 31 – Jan 15 · All times are local Eastern Time
We list 3 holiday light events around Lehigh Valley for Oct 31 – Jan 15: 1 display running for weeks and 2 one-night events. Displays that run for weeks come first, then one-night parades and tree lightings around Lehigh Valley. Popular nights can sell out, so check the official page before you go.
Light displays open for weeks
Lights in the Parkway
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Jan 6 (Nov 27 – Jan 6 (closed Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1)) · Evenings; see site
- Cost
- Tickets required; proceeds benefit local nonprofits
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 30th annual display turns more than a mile of Lehigh Parkway into a winter wonderland with a quarter-million lights, including a patriotic section for the nation's 250th anniversary and new displays.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
One-night light parades and tree lightings
Polar Express Night at Lights in the Parkway
- When
- Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30–10pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A walk/run/bike Monday through the lights (no reservations needed) with a Polar Express experience and a movie in the park.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas Celebration with Santa at Lights in the Parkway
- When
- Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30–10pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
On this walk/run/bike Monday, go through the lights on foot (no reservations needed) and meet Santa and his reindeer, with a Letters to Santa station and live music.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When do holiday lights open around Lehigh Valley in 2026?
1 light display on our list runs for weeks: Lights in the Parkway (Allentown, Nov 27 – Jan 6).
How much do ticketed light displays near Lehigh Valley cost?
Prices from the official pages: Lights in the Parkway (Tickets required). Prices can change by night.
Can kids see Santa at a light display near Lehigh Valley?
Yes. 1 light event on our list has Santa: Christmas Celebration with Santa at Lights in the Parkway (Allentown, Dec 21). Some charge extra for Santa photos.
Which holiday lights events near Lehigh Valley need tickets or registration?
2 events on our list say on the official page that they need advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Polar Express Night at Lights in the Parkway (Allentown) and Christmas Celebration with Santa at Lights in the Parkway (Allentown). Book through each official page.
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