Best Christmas Light Displays in Maryland

In Maryland, there will be many Christmas light ceremonies. This article highlights the most popular light Displays in the state.

At the Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro there is a 2 mile display of fascinating Christmas lights beginning November 24 and ending on New Years Day. The light display is only available from Friday to Mondays from 5pm to 9:30pm. In my opinion the price of $10 per car on weekdays and $12 on weekends are a bit expensive. However, the light display is so good that I don't mind riding the 2 mile road with my amazed daughter in the back seat once. For those who rather not drive thru the light show, they can catch the trolley for only $5. Watkins Regional Park is off of Central Avenue (rt. 214) in Prince Georges County. For more information on the Christmas Light Display at Watkins Regional Park, call 301-218-6760.

Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD

Brookside Gardens Parks in Wheaton presents the 10th Annual 'Garden of Light', a beautiful decorated garden of Christmas Lights and Decorations. Visitor will see a host of animal, tree, and flower lit displays along a half mile path. Each car, van, and SUV is admitted at $15 and special rates are available for vehicles carrying a large amount of people. The visitor center is open during the month-long display where visitors can receive information on the Brookside Gardens as well as refreshments. The Garden of Light is available from November 18th to January 7th. For more information on this Christmas Light display, visit the website http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/light.shtm, or call 301-962-1400.

Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallen Ave.
Wheaton, MD

Symphony Woods, a huge regional park which is the home of the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, will host the Symphony of Lights from November 20 to January 7th. This huge display of Christmas lights and decorations stretches for a little over a mile. Visitor will enjoy creative displays of some of the Holiday's biggest symbols. The Christmas light display begins from 6pm to 10pm Mondays thru Thursdays and 6pm to 11pm Fridays thru Sundays. Each Car/Truck/SUV is $15 and Tour Buses $100.

Symphony Woods
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD

'Lights on the Bay', sponsored by the Sandy Point State Park, will have many Christmas displays for visitors to enjoy. This ongoing event is from November 17th to January 1st. Admission is $12 with the proceeds going to charity. For more information on this event, you can call 410-974-2149

Sandy Point State Park
1100 E. College Pwy.
Annapolis, MD

The Winter Lights Festival in Gaithersburg may be the biggest Christmas Light Display this year. The event will have close to 300 lit displays of holiday symbols. The 4 mile path gives visitors a chance to witness more decorated lights than any other light festival in Maryland. The Winter Lights Festival begins November 24 and ends December 31. During the week, price per admission is $10. During the weekend, the price increases to $12. Call 301-924-2127 for more information.

Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD