17 places to see Christmas lights in metro Detroit

Crank up the heat and grab a hot cocoa — it’s that time of year again. Christmas light displays are ablaze around metro Detroit. Here are some of the best.

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Lightfest at Hines Park
Hines Park, 7651 Merriman Rd., Westland; 734-261-1990
More than 47 giant animated displays will be up for the Midwest’s largest and longest light show — the drive is approximately 4.5 miles long. The Lightfest runs until Dec. 31. and is $5 cash per vehicle. 
Photo via Instagram user @1bellatmarie

Lightfest at Hines Park


Hines Park, 7651 Merriman Rd., Westland; 734-261-1990
More than 47 giant animated displays will be up for the Midwest’s largest and longest light show — the drive is approximately 4.5 miles long. The Lightfest runs until Dec. 31. and is $5 cash per vehicle.
Photo via Instagram user @1bellatmarie
Lightfest at Hines Park
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Lightfest at Hines Park


Photo via Instagram user @nicholejoan
Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 20900 Oakwood Blvd, 313-982-6001
Greenfield Village is set to come alive with holiday lights, food, warm beverages, and festivities. Follow the lantern-lit paths and merry Christmas lights to be greeted by merrymakers, carolers, sleigh bells, live reindeer, ice skaters, and more. A horse drawn wagon ride is yours if you want it. On select nights in December from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., visit website for more info. 
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Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village


20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 20900 Oakwood Blvd, 313-982-6001
Greenfield Village is set to come alive with holiday lights, food, warm beverages, and festivities. Follow the lantern-lit paths and merry Christmas lights to be greeted by merrymakers, carolers, sleigh bells, live reindeer, ice skaters, and more. A horse drawn wagon ride is yours if you want it. On select nights in December from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., visit website for more info.
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Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
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Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village


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Lake Shore Drive
Between Fisher and Nine Mile Roads, along Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
Every year, the homes on Lake Shore Drive light up with spectacular displays and decorations. It’s gained a reputation around metro Detroit as a fantastic way to be blown away for free. And the property owners of these beautiful homes never fail to deliver. 
Photo via flickr user @FrogLuv

Lake Shore Drive


Between Fisher and Nine Mile Roads, along Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
Every year, the homes on Lake Shore Drive light up with spectacular displays and decorations. It’s gained a reputation around metro Detroit as a fantastic way to be blown away for free. And the property owners of these beautiful homes never fail to deliver.
Photo via flickr user @FrogLuv
Lake Shore Drive
Photo via flickr user @FrogLuv

Lake Shore Drive


Photo via flickr user @FrogLuv
Lincoln Park Fantasyland
3240 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park; 313-386-0140
While this downriver holiday staple isn’t exactly a Christmas light display, it’s a one-of-a-kind holiday outing we’d be remiss to leave out. Kids from 1 to 92 can look through displays that represent A Christmas Story, the nativity, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and other holiday stories. Plus, Santa Claus is right upstairs. 
The display will open on Nov. 25 and stays open until Dec. 24. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $1 and phho
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Lincoln Park Fantasyland


3240 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park; 313-386-0140
While this downriver holiday staple isn’t exactly a Christmas light display, it’s a one-of-a-kind holiday outing we’d be remiss to leave out. Kids from 1 to 92 can look through displays that represent A Christmas Story, the nativity, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and other holiday stories. Plus, Santa Claus is right upstairs. The display will open on Nov. 25 and stays open until Dec. 24. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $1 and phho
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Lincoln Park Fantasyland
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Lincoln Park Fantasyland


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My Light Show
2651 Cherokee Hills Circle, Waterford, MI 48328 
My Light Show's 2018 show will be held on Thursday evenings 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Turn your radio to 100.7 FM to hear the soundtrack that goes along with the show. There will also be a curbside cash donation box for the Michigan Humane Society. 
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My Light Show


2651 Cherokee Hills Circle, Waterford, MI 48328
My Light Show's 2018 show will be held on Thursday evenings 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Turn your radio to 100.7 FM to hear the soundtrack that goes along with the show. There will also be a curbside cash donation box for the Michigan Humane Society.
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Nite Lites of Jackson
Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn
The Nite Lites of Jackson has relocated to Michigan International Speedway this year. You can experience the show from 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Each car is $20, $35 per mini-bus, and $65 per tour bus. Open until Dec 31. 
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Nite Lites of Jackson


Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn
The Nite Lites of Jackson has relocated to Michigan International Speedway this year. You can experience the show from 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Each car is $20, $35 per mini-bus, and $65 per tour bus. Open until Dec 31.
Photo via Facebook user Experience Jackson