# Christmas lights in Lehigh Valley for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Lehigh Valley have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 10 p.m. at Lights in the Parkway. They’re in Allentown and Schnecksville.

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

- **Lights in the Parkway** at Lehigh Parkway, Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (closed Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1). Time: 5:30–10pm. Price: Ticketed; proceeds go to local nonprofits. The city’s drive-through lights in the Lehigh Parkway. Mondays are walk, run and bike nights, with Santa and reindeer on Dec 21. Official page: https://www.allentownpa.gov/en-us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Special-Events/City-run-Events/Lights-in-the-Parkway

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Winter Light Spectacular** at Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (37 nights). Time: Evenings. Price: Advance online: adults $16, kids 2–11 $14. At the gate: adults $18, kids $16. Under 2 free; parking free. A walk through 1.7 million lights, with Candy Land, Gingerbread Junction and Whoville areas new this year. Santa photo packages run on select nights through Dec 23. Opening night tickets are $13 in advance. Official page: https://www.lvzoo.org/tickets-on-sale-wednesday-for-the-13th-annual-winter-light-spectacular/
- **Illumination at the Allentown ballpark** at Jefferson Park (home of the IronPigs), 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109. When: Select dates, Nov 13, 2026–Jan 2, 2027. Time: 6–9 p.m.; select Saturdays 5–9 p.m. Earliest start: 18:00. Price: $13 in advance ($11 on select November dates), more on the day; kids 2 and under free. Nearly 2 million lights around the stadium concourse, plus a carousel, a scavenger hunt and photos with Santa. The concourse is stroller and wheelchair friendly; the field area is not. Official page: https://illuminationlv.com/

## More holiday outings in Lehigh Valley

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Lehigh Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Lehigh Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Lehigh Valley?
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 Lehigh Valley?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Illumination at the Allentown ballpark ($13 in advance ($11 on select November dates), more on the day; kids 2 and under free); Winter Light Spectacular (Advance online: adults $16, kids 2–11 $14. At the gate: adults $18, kids $16. Under 2 free; parking free). 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. One of the 3 displays can be driven: Lights in the Parkway. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Lehigh Valley? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Lights in the Parkway at 10 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Winter Light Spectacular (kids $16. Under 2 free); Illumination at the Allentown ballpark (kids 2 and under free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### 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/).