# Christmas lights in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey have 2026 dates: 2 drive-thrus and 1 walk-through. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate. They’re spread over three areas, from Hershey to Elizabethtown.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Christmas Spirit Light Show** at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603. When: Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Price: $25 per vehicle (up to 8 people). You drive through the lights around the ballpark, then can park and walk Christmas Tree Lane in the concourse. Pictures with Santa there are free. Official page: https://www.christmasspiritlightshows.com/
- **Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate** at Stone Gables Estate, 1160 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027; closed Sundays and some holidays. Time: Mon–Sat 5–8 p.m.; until 9 p.m. on select December nights. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $30 per car (up to 8 people). Over a million LED lights with a Nativities Around the World theme this year. Look for the lit train engine and the decorated steam train along the route. Official page: https://www.discoverlancaster.com/events/christmas-light-drive-thru/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Hersheypark Christmas Candylane** at Hersheypark, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. When: Select dates through Jan 3, 2027. Time: Evenings; check the park calendar. Price: Park admission; online deals posted on the park’s site. More than 5 million lights, family rides and the new Fire & Ice Experience. Official page: https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/christmas-candylane

## More holiday outings in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey](https://littlesweekly.com/lancaster-harrisburg/nutcracker/index.md): 5 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey](https://littlesweekly.com/lancaster-harrisburg/christmas-markets/index.md): 4 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Christmas Spirit Light Show ($25 per vehicle (up to 8 people)); Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate ($30 per car (up to 8 people)). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. Two of the 3 displays can be driven, including Christmas Spirit Light Show and Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate. Walk-throughs (one here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate at 5 p.m. and Christmas Spirit Light Show at 5:30 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).