# Christmas lights in Pittsburgh for little kids, 2026

> Five Christmas light displays in and around Pittsburgh have 2026 dates: 2 drive-thrus, 2 walk-throughs and 1 show you can drive or walk. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Zoo Lights Drive-Thru. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 5 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Zoo Lights Drive-Thru** at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA. When: Select nights Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (closed Nov 30; Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 24, 25, 31; Jan 1). Time: 5–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $45 per vehicle ($40 members); $65 flex. Stay in vehicle; Entrance Plaza open for refreshments and restrooms. Official page: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/event/zoo-lights/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Kennywood Holiday Lights** at Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122. When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (select nights). Time: See park calendar. Price: From $19.99 online; $39.99 at gate; 3 and under free. 3 million+ lights, rides, meet Rudolph, Clarice, Bumble and Sam the Snowman. Official page: https://www.kennywood.com/
- **Phipps Holiday Magic** at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA. When: Opens Fri Nov 20, 2026. Time: See Phipps. Price: Advance reserved tickets required (public release starts Oct 28). Valet $15 non-members at peak times. Official page: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/holiday-magic

## Worth the drive from Pittsburgh

- **Overly's Country Christmas** at Overly's Country Christmas, Greensburg, PA. When: Select days Nov 19 – Dec 30, 2026 (closed Nov 23–26; Dec 1–3, 7–10, 14–16, 24, 25, 31). Time: Thu/Sun 5:30–9; Fri/Sat 5:30–10; Dec 21–23, 28–30 5:30–9. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Price: $25 per carload up to 8 (drive + village) or $5 per person park & walk; $40 for 9+ passenger vehicles. Drive: About 50 minutes (Greensburg, PA). Park & walk avoids the long carload line. Official page: https://overlys.com/
- **Oglebay Festival of Lights** at Oglebay Park Resort, Wheeling, WV. When: Nov 5 – Jan 3 (2026–27). Time: Nightly; trolley tours 5:30–9:30 p.m. Price: $20 Mon–Thu; $30 Fri–Sun and holidays (Nov 24–27, Dec 22–Jan 1). Drive: About an hour (Wheeling, WV). 6-mile drive, 100+ displays. Official page: https://oglebay.com/page/drive-through-experience/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Overly's Country Christmas ($25 per carload up to 8 (drive + village) or $5 per person park & walk; $40 for 9+ passenger vehicles); Kennywood Holiday Lights (From $19.99 online; $39.99 at gate; 3 and under free); Oglebay Festival of Lights ($20 Mon–Thu; $30 Fri–Sun and holidays (Nov 24–27, Dec 22–Jan 1)). 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. Three of the 5 displays can be driven, including Zoo Lights Drive-Thru, Overly's Country Christmas and Oglebay Festival of Lights. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Pittsburgh? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Zoo Lights Drive-Thru at 5 p.m., Overly's Country Christmas at 5:30 p.m. and Oglebay Festival of Lights at 9:30 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 Kennywood Holiday Lights (3 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 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).