Experience the Magic of NEPA's Holiday Light Displays
If there’s one thing about the holidays that sparks instant nostalgia, its the glow of twinkling lights draped over a tree or running along a roof line. It conjures magical memories of driving through the neighborhood in the warm car to look at all the decked-out houses and the feint reds and greens reflecting through a fresh snowfall.
Today, rekindling the old holiday spirit via elaborate, programmed light displays has become a NEPA pastime. And if you’re looking to capture a little of that magic, you have to check out these 8 iconic holiday light displays across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Tunkhannock, PA
Festival of Lights displays over 1 million twinkling lights in a 5-mile, drive-through loop around Stone Hedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock. Open every night except Christmas Eve.
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Peckville Christmas House has been featured on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. Drive around or explore displays via marked walking path. Free and open to public – donations accepted.
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Berwick Christmas Boulevard has been a holiday tradition stretching back over 75 years. The elaborate holiday displays run for 1-mile along Market Street Light and everything is synched to classic holiday tunes.
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Drive through the popular Holiday Lights Spectacular featuring over 100 brilliant holiday-themed light displays at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and more.
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Drive through Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg during their Joy Through the Grove Christmas light display. Enjoy holiday music, treats and 2 miles of festive light displays.
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The Christmas Lights House in Scranton is an annual tradition lighting up nearly one whole city block. Spot the famous Peanuts Gang and singing trees. Enjoy surprise visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
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Light the Night at Sugarloaf is a walk-through holiday lights experience featuring unique, animated LED light displays on the sprawling Sugarloaf Golf Club. The event also features refreshments and music.
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Poconos Lights is a 1-mile, drive-thru holiday lights display at Poconos Park in Bushkill. Synch your radio to the display’s own Christmas music channel and don’t forget to stop for s’mores and hot cocoa by the fire.
Learn MoreArticle updated from its original version published on 11/30/22.