A poinsettia arch and other displays at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Updated January 1, 2021 See penguins slide off a giant igloo. Reindeer jump across the road, high above the traffic. Santa, his elves, and reindeer sail a ship with Rudolph at the helm. A peacock shows off its colorful … Continue reading Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington
A family takes a horse-drawn carriage ride past a castle at Bright Nights in Springfield, Massachusetts (photo by Cheryl Landes) It's not too late to enjoy one of the Northeast's largest and most beautiful holiday displays. During the three-mile drive, you'll see more than 675,000 lights. Since 1995, Bright Lights in western Massachusetts has brought … Continue reading Bright Nights shines holiday joy in Springfield, Massachusetts
A snowman at Gift of Lights at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Drive through a 2.5-mile light show with more than 3.5 million lights at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. This year's Gift of Lights features more than 520 displays and 80 scenes. There are now two … Continue reading Gift of Lights brighter than ever at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Trustees has extended Winterlights, its annual holiday light displays at two properties in Massachusetts until January 17, 2021: Naunkeag in Stockbridge and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Stroll the pathways and admire thousands of colorful lights beautifully arranged. Food and refreshments are available. Capacities are limited each night … Continue reading Winterlights extended through January 17
A reindeer on Candy Cane Lane in Junction City, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Drive through Candy Cane Lane at The Meadow on Pitney Pond December 10-31 to see homes decorated in bright, colorful lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to hand out candy, wearing masks and gloves for safety. The festivities are … Continue reading Candy Cane Lane continues through December 31 in Junction City, Oregon
A starry globe shining Christmas cheer at Nature's Coastal Holiday at Azalea Park in Brookings, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2015, Pacific NW Christmas Lights began maintaining a map of the best Christmas light displays in the Northwest, and they're still going strong. They pinpoint every location on a Google map with a description … Continue reading Looking for holiday light displays? Check out these maps.
Southeast Portland's tallest Christmas tree is at the Apostolic Faith Church Campground in Portland, Oregon. (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're in Southeast Portland on or before New Year's Eve, head over to 5414 SE Duke Street to see the colorful holiday display at the Apostolic Faith Church Campground. The campground isn't open this year … Continue reading Christmas on the Campground until New Year’s Eve in Portland
A scene from the 2020 drive-through Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) In normal years, The Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center has walk-through displays with more than a million lights, concessions, and other activities to celebrate the … Continue reading Drive through The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, Washington
The Cinnamon Bear prepares for his adventure to recover the stolen Christmas star at the 2020 show at Oaks Park in Portland, Oregon. (photo by Cheryl Landes) For more than 80 years, the Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition in Portland, Oregon. From his historic radio program to special cruises on the Portland Spirit … Continue reading Tickets still available for the drive-in Cinnamon Bear Christmas Show at Oaks Park in Portland
Photos by Cheryl Landes The tenth annual drive-through holiday lights at Fort Borst Park in Centralia, Washington has expanded. See a new snow family, Santa's workshop, and many more colorful and whimsical displays. The event runs from the first Friday in December until the day after Christmas, so tonight is the last night. The display's … Continue reading It’s the last night for the 2020 drive-through light display at Fort Borst Park in Centralia
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