Watching Holiday Lights in Pittsburgh while listening to Christmas carols is absolutely one of our favorite family holiday traditions. Are you looking for some of the best kid-friendly locations in and around the South Hills of Pittsburgh to see holiday lights and find the magic illumination in the dark? With Western PA having so many great holiday lights displays for the whole family, especially right here in Pittsburgh, you can plan a new trip every weekend through the New Year! Below you will find some of our favorite holiday lights for kids and families in Pittsburgh happening all season long! Click on the links below to quickly jump to the Pittsburgh area you are looking for Holiday Lights in!
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If you're looking for some FREE family fun, check out our noteworthy Griswold Lights Displays to find some of the best Christmas houses and neighborhood light displays in the 'Burgh!
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 Kennywood Holiday Lights 2021 |
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Where: West Mifflin, PA
When: Weekends December 5th - January 4th, 2026, December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, Jan 1, 2
3pm-9pm (Friday 5, 12, 19 5pm-9pm)
Cost: $19.99 - $29.99
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Make your season sparkle at Kennywood during Holiday Lights this winter. Bring your family and celebrate the return of this Pittsburgh classic. Take a stroll among more than one million twinkling lights, and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Savor the flavors of new festive foods and holiday drinks. Plus, there are rides for the kids, a petting zoo, and special entertainment for all. For an additional fee you can enjoy a special dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
More Info: WEBSITE | MACKID FAMILY FEEDBACK
Christmas Light - Up
Where: 600 Clinton Park Drive | Clinton, PA
When: November 22nd, 2025 - January3rd, 2026
Time: 5-10 PM Daily (including holidays)
Cost: $10/car donation - CASH ONLY
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
Founded in 1993, the Christmas Light Up Celebration in Clinton, PA is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh. Drive through and enjoy a one-mile experience of light displays in a wooded setting. *Due to safety concerns, traffic congestion, and various other reasons Christmas Light - Up will no longer host a walk-thru; doing their best to safely and efficiently bring the Christmas spirit to all who visit.
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Dazzling Lights Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Where: 799 Pinkerton Run Rd | Oakdale, PA 15071
When: November 28th, 2025 - January 31rd, 2026
Time: 5:30-9pm
Cost:
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Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden transforms once again into a stunning, winter wonderland featuring sparkling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures during “Dazzling Nights” - a family-friendly adventure that gives guests the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, nearly 1 ¼ mile-long, interactive holiday experience. Tickets must be purchased for a specific time and date, and are not available at the door. Make sure you arrive early to allow time for the shuttle from the parking lot.
More Info: WEBSITE | MACKID FAMILY FEEDBACK
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Enchanted Lights
Where: 282 Rochester Road | Freedom, PA
When: Friday's, Saturday's & Sunday's starting November 28th, 2025 through December 30th, 2025. Closed December 23rd-25th but open December 17, 18, 22, 29, & 30.
Time: 6-9:15 pm | approximate walk is 40-60 minutes
Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for kids under 10 (under 3 free) plus $5 for parking
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
This outdoor event features a dazzling display of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and delightful surprises that are sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Enjoy hot chocolate and roast s’mores around the campfires with friends and family, all while being ensconced in a tapestry of shimmering lights. Santa is on location every night 6-8pm and leashed dogs are allowed on select nights (see calendar). Guests are urged to dress appropriately as well as wear proper footwear. You will be walking on lighted gravel paths and one flight of stairs. Tickets are valid for a selected entry time. On-line sales only.
Moon Lights Holiday Drive-Thru
Where: Moon Park
When: Daily December 6th to January 7th
Time: Nightly dusk til 10pm
Cost: FREE
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
Enjoy a FREE holiday drive-thru in Moon Park with over 25 light displays made possible by generous sponsors and volunteers.
More Info: WEBSITE
Oakland Winter Lights
Where: Oakland
When: December, 2025 - February, 2026
Time: Interactive Installation in Schenley Plaza is free and open to the public daily from 10am-10pm
Cost: FREE
Type: Outdoor Walk/Drive-through
Oakland Winter Lights transforms the neighborhood into a glowing destination where creativity meets connection, brightening some of the city’s darkest months with installations, displays, and experiences that bring people together.
MORE INFO: WEBSITE
Laser Holiday Magic
Where: Carnegie Science Center
When: November 28th - December 31st, 2025
Time: Weekdays, Fri., Nov. 28–Fri., Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.
Weekends, Sat., Nov. 29–Sun., Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.
Daily, Sat., Dec. 20–Wed., Dec. 31 at 1 and 3 p.m.
Closed Dec. 9, 16, and 25
Cost: $7.00, Members pay $6.00
Type: Indoor seated
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with a festive laser celebration that’s perfect for the whole family. This show features traditional and contemporary versions of beloved holiday tunes. Sing along while vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads! Be lifted away from the hustle and bustle and share this one-of-a-kind experience with loved ones.
MORE INFO: WEBSITE
Holiday Spectacular (formerly held at Big Butler Fairgrounds ) CL
Where: 2nd Ave | Hazelwood, PA
When: Nightly Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve | 6 PM – 11 PM, daily
Cost: $25/week *check your clipper magazine for a $5 off coupon
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
MORE INFO: WEBSITE
 "Hugging" the tree at The Rink at PPG Place |
The Rink at PPG Place
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
When: Daily November 14th - March 1st, 2026 *special holiday hours
Cost: $8-$11 and $4-6 skate rental
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Surrounded by the spectacular crown jewel of the PPG Place glass skyscraper and featuring a stunning 65-foot musical, illuminated Holiday tree decorated with over 100,000 lights and ornaments, The Rink at PPG Place offers an incomparable atmosphere and provides a fun-filled Downtown Winter Playground. In 2015, The Rink at PPG Place was expanded by 25% increasing its overall surface size to 67% larger than the Rockefeller Center ice rink and two-thirds the size of an NHL rink. Viewing is always free of charge but if you'd like to enjoy the ice at the Rink, you can pre-order your tickets.
More Info: WEBSITE
Walk the 'Burgh Holiday Lights Tour
Where: 1049 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh
When: Available November 27th until December 30th, 2024, almost daily at 5 pm (2-hour tour)
Cost: Adults $29, Children $16 (age 6-13) children 5 & under free
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. Walk past many different and gorgeous Christmas trees, a unique gingerbread house display, a replica of the crèche from Vatican City, the central holiday market, and much more! The grand finale of the tour will be a very fun ice skating rink and Santas from all around the world!
More Info: WEBSITE
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
Where: 7370 Baker Street | Highland Park, PA 15206
When: November 22nd, 2025 - January 11th, 2026 | 5:30 - 10pm
Cost: $23-$29 plan-ahead adult, $19-$24 plan-ahead child, $32 flex ticket flat rate
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium makes spirits bright again this winter holiday season with Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, select nights November 22 through January 11, 2026. All new silk-and-steel lanterns will spark your imagination, including amazing animals, beloved holiday characters, traditional Asian icons, and ever so many enchantments. The lanterns will be paired with more than a million twinkling lights for an unforgettably shiny holiday experience.
This magical winter wonderland is populated by penguins and polar bears, holiday trees, candy canes, snowflakes and snow people, and many, many more. Your favorite animals are also represented among the lanterns, including elephants, leopards, giraffes, many kinds of birds, and more amazing creatures from the wild. Beloved Hanukkah, Christmas, and Lunar New Year symbols will also illuminate the night for the ultimate celebration of seasons.
Wintry activities, a holiday lineup of toasty treats and delightful drinks, performances by Chinese acrobats, rides on the Zoo train and carousel, and the opportunity to meet Santa will make this a must-see, holiday tradition. It will be love at first light for you and your special people to make unforgettable holiday memories at the Zoo!
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Phipps Winter Flower Show: Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Where: 1 Schenley Drive | Oakland, PA
When: November 14th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026
Cost: $24.95/adult $14.95/child
Type: Indoor & Outdoor Walk-through
Phipps’ Winter Flower Show: Home for the Holidays brings whimsical, elegant and festive displays back to our glowing glasshouse. With a canopy of twinkling lights, fragrant decorated trees and, of course, thousands of poinsettias in a wide variety of hues and patterns, this show is sure to create special holiday memories with friends and family.
More info: WEBSITE
North Park Holiday Laser Show
Where: Allison Park, PA
When: December 17th - 23rd, 2025 at 6:30 pm, 8 pm, and 9:30 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $30 per vehicle. Only one ticket is needed for each vehicle.
Type: Outdoor Drive-through/ Parked
Celebrate the holidays with a one-of-a-kind drive-in laser show at North Park! You and your family will be dazzled by a beautiful 45-mintue show synchronized with holiday music- all from the safety of your own vehicle. Space is limited, and tickets will sell out fast. Don't miss this unique and entertaining experience!
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WEBSITE | FACEBOOK
Holiday Lights Mini Golf at Fun Fore All
Where: Cranberry Township, PA
When: November 21st - January 3rd, 2026 (Open every evening from 5 pm - 9 pm - 10pm on Friday and Saturday, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Cost: $15/course or $20/both courses
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Fun Fore All's Holiday Lights Mini Golf was named one of the best holiday light displays since 2017! Turning two award-winning miniature golf courses into fully playable walk-through holiday light extravaganzas. Families can experience a beautiful, interactive, holiday experience unlike any other in the area.
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Overly's Country Christmas
Where: Greensburg, PA
When: Select days Thursday through Sunday November 20th, 2025 - December 30th, 2025
Cost: $25/car load (8 people or less)
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
Gates are open from 5:30pm to 10:00pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 5:30pm – 9:00pm on Thursdays & Sundays, weather permitting. For your best family holiday experience at Overly’s Country Christmas® arrive at least a half hour before the scheduled closing time and allow for any traffic backups. Payment is cash only and you can choose between a drive through or park and walk.
More info: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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Deck the Barns: Lighted Christmas Drive Thru (Canceled for 2025)
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds | 2151 N. Main Street, Washington, PA 15301
When: December 12 -14 2024, 6-10 pm daily
Cost: $20/car – day of cash only - advanced ticket sales @ washingtonfair.org or Facebook event “Deck the Barns: Lighted Christmas Drive Thru”
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
Keystone Safari Walk-Thru Holiday Lights
Where: Grove City, PA
When: November 14th - December 31st, 2025
Cost: $16-18/person
Type: Outdoor Walk-through
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday season at Keystone Safari, where the spirit of the holiday comes to life! Immerse yourself in over ONE MILLION dazzling holiday lights that will transform our park into a winter wonderland. Meet a Kangaroo Joey and get your picture taken in the reindeer barn, feed a reindeer herd (along with giraffes and barnyard animals), visit with Santa and The Grinch, warm up with hot cocoa, hot coffee, and more!
More Info: WEBSITE
Festival of Lights Sounds of the Season at Oglebay
Where: Wheeling, WV
When: Nightly December 3rd - January 4th, 2026 from dusk to midnight
Cost: $30 suggested donation per car
Type: Outdoor Drive-through
Beginning in 1985, the Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 100+ lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights. Enjoy reduced wait times when you visit Monday through Wednesday, and beat the rush when you arrive early between 5 – 6 pm. Bring on some more smiles when you book your tour through the comfort of Oglebay trolleys. oglebay.com
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