*updated 11/14/2024
It’s time to bundle up the kids and set out in search of the Detroit area’s best holiday lights! There’s something magical about seeing everything all lit up for the upcoming holiday season. With so many options from drive-thru to walking trails, you won’t run out of opportunities to see our wonderful city light up the night!
Please note: events are subject to changes or cancellations. Please contact the event host for more information.
Holiday Lights In + Around Detroit:
Big Bright Light Show | Downtown Rochester
Lights are on every night from 5:00 p.m. to midnight from November 25 to January 19.
Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll | Lake Orion
Walk the grounds of Canterbury Village and take in the gorgeous sights and lights. Buy tickets online before you go! Open select nights from November 15 to December 22.
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights | Royal Oak
Walk through the zoo and see the lights! Tickets purchased in advance are recommended due to number restrictions; there are numerous ticket packages available on their website. Open select evenings from November 23 to January 5.
Glenlore Trails | Commerce
Step into the immersive forest filled with lights, sounds, and interactive elements. Runs from November 15 to December 29.
Holiday Lights at the Farm | Ray
Enjoy a tractor ride around the farm to take in all the dazzling lights. Plus, enjoy the holiday music and visit Santa! Runs Friday through Sunday, from December 6 to December 21.
Home for the Holidays at Ford House | Grosse Pointe
Come home for the holidays and explore the beautiful grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Home as they are decorated with lights. Then, warm up with a complimentary hot chocolate and tour the main residence. Runs Friday through Sunday, from November 30 to December 22.
Eiffel Avenue | Warren
Watch a residential street transform into a winter wonderland! Many of the homes are decorated with such care and offer many photo op locations.
Magic of Lights | DTE Music Theatre
Drive-thru light display. Tickets on sale online only! Open nightly from November 22 to December 30.
MI Bright Lights | Westland
Musical drive-up light show. Lights are on from November 22 to January 5.
Northern Lights at Beacon Park | Detroit
Stroll along 125,000 dazzling lights and under a walk-through snow globe and larger-than-life snowflake! Runs from November 17 to January 16.
Taylor Winterfest Stroll | Taylor
Walk-thru light displays. Tickets required for entry and purchasing ahead of time is highly recommended. This event will take place from December 19 to December 23.
Trail of Lights | Davison
Walk or take a tractor wagon ride through lighted trails. Pre-registration required for wagon rides. Dogs are welcome on walking nights! Open select nights from December 7 to December 22.
Tunnel of Lights | St. Clair Shores
Visit Blossom Health Park from December 7 to January 12 to walk under the dazzling lights. Food trucks will be there weekends in December!
Winter Wonder Lights | Meadowbrook Hall
Walk the Meadowbrook property lit up for winter! Tickets are required for entry and must be reserved ahead of time. Open from November 29 to December 30.
Wayne County Lightfest | Hines Park
Drive-thru light display. Open Wednesday through Sunday from November 21 to December 24.
