Event Information

Graphic with the words, "Celebrate 40 Years of the Festival of Lights with us!" and an image of a road at night lined with holiday lights.

Festival of Lights

Friday, November 27, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027
@ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Age: All Ages

Event Category: Holidays & Celebrations
Add to Calendar Friday, November 27, 2026 5:00 pm 01/01/2027 9:30 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

More Event Dates

Friday, November 27, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, November 27, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Saturday, November 28, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 28, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Sunday, November 29, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, November 29, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Monday, November 30, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 1, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thursday, December 3, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Friday, December 4, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Saturday, December 5, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sunday, December 6, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Monday, December 7, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 8, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thursday, December 10, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Friday, December 11, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Saturday, December 12, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sunday, December 13, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Monday, December 14, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 15, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Wednesday, December 16, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thursday, December 17, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Friday, December 18, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Saturday, December 19, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sunday, December 20, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Monday, December 21, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 22, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thursday, December 24, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Friday, December 25, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Saturday, December 26, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sunday, December 27, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Monday, December 28, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tuesday, December 29, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 29, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Thursday, December 31, 2026

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 31, 2026 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Friday, January 1, 2027

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, January 1, 2027 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season! <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Saturday, January 2, 2027

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Celebrate 40 years with us!
New year, new displays, same tradition.
Over 90+ new displays and the same hayrides you love!

Festival Entrance

  • Watkins Regional Park
    301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
  • Patron entrance is located on Route 202
  • Entrance opens at 5:30 pm
  • Entrance closes at 9:30 pm nightly
  • For hayrides, please arrive at the gate one hour prior to reservation.

Admissions

  • Standard Car: $20
  • 7-14 Passenger (Winnebago, Limo, etc.): $80
  • 15 passenger Shuttle Bus: $80
  • 16+ Passenger Bus/PGCPS Bus: $240
  • Commission Car/Van: $20
  • Commission Shuttle Bus: $40
  • (cash and cards accepted)
  • All purchases must be made at the gate.
  • 15-passenger buses and limos must be reserved through WSOinfo@pgparks.com. Please email us for admission prices.
  • NO COACH BUSES PERMITTED
    Due to lighting structure and safety precautions
  • SCHOOL BUSES ARE ALLOWED
  • Admission fees are flat rates that are determined by the average seating capacity of a standard vehicle of that model (car, bus, van, limo, SUV), and not the actual number of passengers on board that vehicle at the time of the visit.
  • Enjoy a free day on New Year’s Day!

Wagon Rides

  • All tickets must be purchased online.
  • $15 per adult, $10 per child
  • Please arrive at the gate one hour before reservation.
  • No refunds will be issued for missed or canceled reservations.

Donation

  • We’ve got you covered from head to toe. We are accepting hats, scarves, gloves, and socks to donate to neighboring shelters in need.
  • Donations do not guarantee admission.