Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows – reviews, pics and info for the best holiday lights shows in Michigan. Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show, Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo, Glenlore Trails Aurora, Meadow Brook Hall’s Winter Wonder Lights, the annual Pine Knob drive-thru Magic of Lights show, and many others. Here are our favorites and the best of the best Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows.
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The Big Bright Light Show in Rochester (Review / Pics / More Info)
Open Nightly from 5p-Midnight November 24, 2025 through January 18, 2026
Downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com
Millions of holiday lights adorn the scenic Downtown Rochester strip buildings from cornerstone to rooftop in an array of colors. You can take a slow, nightly drive through Downtown but you’ll want to park and walk the streets with a hot chocolate. This FREE lights display had its origin in Florida of all places. Read more about the history of Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show HERE.
Rochester / Meadow Brook Hall Christmas Lights Display
Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester (Review / Pics / More Info)
November – 28, 29, 30 / December – 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 30 tours begin at 5:30p
480 South Adams Rd, Rochester, MI 48309, meadowbrookhall.org
The hallowed grounds of the majestic 88,000 mansion are adorned with magical lights and holiday displays. The experience is more than a stroll, Winter Wonder Lights offers food and drinks at the Chimney Tops Cafe with benches and bonfires adorning the area. Tickets purchased online only for $23 for adults and $13 for kids ages 3-12. Ticket Info / Buy Tickets.
Detroit Zoo Christmas Lights 2025 / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights in Royal Oak (Review / Pics / More Info)
November – 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 / December – 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 / January – 2, 3, 4
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, detroitzoo.org
The Detroit Zoo holiday lights experience features the Enchanted Trail and Toyland with their giant sculptures of lights of sounds. Warm up with live entertainment and drinks at the Wild Lights Lounge. You can ever visit the Polar Express 4D Theatre Experience. Ticket prices vary (between $17-$27 if you purchase in advance & $27 at the gate for General Admission) depending on time slot you purchase tickets for. Ticket Info / Buy Tickets.
Clarkston Christmas Lights Displays / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Pine Knob Magic of Lights in Clarkston (Review / Pics / More Info)
Nightly November 21, 2025 through January 3, 2026 beginning at 6p
33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348, 313presents.com
The dazzling drive-thru holiday lights displays feature your favorite holiday scenes and characters supersized with the latest LED technology. Pack a thermos full of hot cocoa and load up the car for a fun stroll through a Christmas wonderland. Purchase tickets online and can visit any night during the season. Tickets start at $25.48 in advance for standard vehicle. Ticket Info / Buy Tickets.
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Commerce Twp Christmas Lights Displays / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights
Glenlore Trails Aurora in Commerce (Review / Pics / More Info)
Friday, November 15 and then Thursdays through Sundays through December 29, 2024 from 5p-10p
3860 Newton Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382, glenloretrails.com
Explore the scenic 1-mile nature trail filled with lighting, sensory elements and projection. The holiday illuminated forest features entertainment and story moments both traditional and out of this world. Tickets are $25 for adults / $15 for kids ages 4-12. Ticket Info / Buy Tickets.
Milford Christmas Lights / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
MI Bright Lights Drive Thru Light Show & RGB LED House Show at Camp Dearborn
Friday, November 14, 2025 through Sunday, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 6p-10p
Milford Christmas Events – MI Bright Lights
Camp Dearborn (1700 General Motors Rd, Milford, MI 48380)
One of Metro Detroit’s newest Drive-Thru holiday lights experiences. 2 Features – The Drive Through Spectacular is a 1.5 mile drive-thru Christmas Lights display where the displays are all synchronized to holiday music. The RGB LED House Show features a festive house adorned with thousands of Christmas lights all synchronized to holiday music. Tickets are $20 (plus fees) online in advance / $25 at the gate per vehicle and can be purchased here. REVIEW / PICS / INFO…
Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows – Wayne County
Westland Christmas Lights Displays / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Wednesdays through Sundays November 21 from 6p-10p through Christmas Eve from 6p-10p / Also Open 12/23 & 12/24
Westland Christmas Lights Shows – Wayne County Lightfest in Westland
Hines Park (7651 N Merriman Rd, Westland, MI)
More 40 animated displays and more than 100,000 Christmas Lights in this drive through 4-mile experience. Stop along the way at food trucks dotted along the trail. Tickets are just $5 cash made payable at the event (more for limos & buses). Hosted by Wayne County. REVIEW / PICS / INFO
Romulus Christmas Lights Displays / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Winteractive Light Trail
December 20, 21, & 22, 2024 from 7p-9p –
35560 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI 48174, winteractivelighttrail.com
A family-friendly light trail at the Deranged Haunt location over the holidays entitled “Winteractive Light Trail”. Don’t worry! This is a non-haunted stroll for families and kids of all ages brought to you by our friends at DerangedHaunt.com. 3 nights only in 2024. Tickets are just $9.99 for adults & $7.99 for kids. Purchase tickets online in advance. Fun add-ons available. Use our Oakland County Moms Coupon Code – LIGHTS to take $2 off per ticket! MORE INFO…
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Toledo OH Christmas Lights Displays
Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (Review / Pics / More Info)
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio 43609, www.toledozoo.org
November 21 through December 31, 2025 (Weekdays from 3p-8p / Weekends from 3p-9p)
Not in Metro Detroit…. but WORTH THE TRIP. Enjoy more than 200 animal displays LIT UP for the holidays plus special features like the Dancing Northern Lights, Holly Jolly Express and more. Tickets can be purchased online and are $32 for adults / $29 for children. Ticket Info / Buy Tickets.
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Rochester Hills Christmas Lights / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Sunday, December 1, 2024 through Thursday, January 15, 2025 Hours – 5p-7p Mondays through Thursdays and 5p-8p on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Rochester Hills Christmas Lights – Innovation Hills Park Holiday Lights
Innovation Hills Park (2800 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, www.rochesterhills.org)
FREE Holiday lights stroll at the park. Enjoy 1-mile stretch of boardwalk beautifully decorated for the holiday season for plenty of fun (and photo ops). Special event nights on weekends. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO…
Holly Christmas Lights Displays / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
HollyDazzle at The Michigan Renaissance Festival (Review / Pics / More Info)
Fridays, Saturdays (5p-10p) & Sundays (5p-9p) 11/29 through 12/31
12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442, 248-634-5552, www.hollydazzles.com
A walking holiday lights tour throughout the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Experience a Renaissance Christmas this season with carolers, merriment, Holiday Token Hunt, and more. Admission time slots include a walk-through. Adults $21.95, Children $8.95, Under 4 FREE. Purchase tickets here. REVIEW / PICS / INFO
Clarkston Christmas Lights Displays / Oakland County Christmas Lights Shows
Holiday Forest (Review / Pics / More Info / Coupon) / Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows
Fridays and Saturdays beginning November 29 at 5p through December 21
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club (4770 Waterford Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, www.holidayforest.com)
An interactive, immersive stroll experience through the woods with sparkling tunnels, majestic Christmas trees, and a Santa Claus visit at the end of the trail. The holiday lights strolling tour is from the creative geniuses behind the well-received Mythical Forest display at the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club this previous Halloween season. Purchase tickets HERE.
St Clair Shores Christmas Lights Displays / Macomb County Christmas Lights Shows
St Clair Shores Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park
24800 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, www.scsmi.net
December 7 Nightly from 5p-9p through January 12
FREE Tunnel of Christmas Lights show hosted by the City of St Clair Shores. No park pass is needed and there is no admission fee! Enjoy a festive stroll through the park along the waterfront. They even host food trucks, live music, and fun events on select evenings. Their facebook page has all the details. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO…
This Metro Detroit Christmas Lights Shows page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details being altered without notice or cancellations.
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