Looking for the most dazzling holiday lights in Erie, PA, this season? From peaceful nature strolls to sparkling downtown scenes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re planning a family outing or a romantic evening, Erie’s best light displays promise to light up your holidays with joy and wonder. Check out these can't-miss free events, including Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods, the mesmerizing Presque Isle Lights, and Downtown D'Lights in Perry Square. Plus, don't forget to follow Erie's Best Holiday Lights on Facebook for updates on this year's brightest residential displays! 🎄✨
Last updated Nov. 15, 2024
🎄FREE: Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods
- Dec. 1-30, 2024 (except Dec. 24 & 25) 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- The boardwalk adjacent to the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods will be lit up for the community to enjoy a peaceful evening stroll on the boardwalk through the woods. Holiday lights will twinkle in the woods and wetlands along the boardwalk which covers 1/3 of a mile. While you're visiting stop by the nature center to view the animal exhibit, browse holiday items for sale in the expanded gift shop, and visit the sprawling holiday-themed model train display. Free. Donations encouraged.
🎄FREE: Presque Isle Lights
- 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays Dec. 6-29
- The annual fundraiser for Presque Isle invites visitors to take a self-guided evening driving tour of seasonal lights at Presque Isle State Park. Tune into Classy 99.9 for your favorite Christmas hits while you enjoy Presque Isle after dark. Free. Donations encouraged.
🎄Downtown D'Lights
- Starting Dec. 6
- Perry Square and surrounding downtown businesses are all lit up during the holiday season, with the big kickoff event happening Dec. 6.
Want more?
Thanks to a Facebook group called Erie's Best Holiday Lights, you can easily find Clark Griswold's house! The group hasn't yet released its 2024 map, but will do so soon, so like their Facebook page and check back often for updates! Meanwhile, here is the 2023 map:
