*updated 11/23/2025
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 24, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
Candyland Winter Experience at Beacon Park | Detroit
Stroll along dazzling lights, under the Candy Cane Arch, and through the larger-than-life snowflake! Runs from November 21, 2025-January 20, 2026.
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 28-December 23, 2025.
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 22, 2025-January 4, 2026.
Glenlore Trails | Commerce
Step into the immersive forest filled with lights, sounds, and interactive elements. Runs from November 21-December 28, 2025.
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 5-20, 2025.
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 Thursday through Sunday, from November 30-December 21, 2025.
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 21-January 3, 2026.
MI Bright Lights | Westland
Musical drive-up light show. Lights are on from November 14-December 30, 2025.
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 at Heritage Park from December 18-23, 2025.
Trail of Lights | Davison
Walk or take a tractor wagon ride through lighted trails. Pre-registration required for wagon rides. Open select nights from December 6-21, 2025.
Tunnel of Lights | St. Clair Shores
Visit Blossom Health Park from December 6, 2025-January 24, 2026 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 28-December 30, 2025.
Wayne County Lightfest | Hines Park
Drive-thru light display. Open Wednesday through Sunday from November 20-December 24, 2025 (and additional days on December 22 and 23).
