The most wonderful time of the year is here, and Central PA is glowing with brilliant Christmas light displays! Whether you’re creating a new family memory, planning a festive date night, or looking to mix up your holiday traditions, these Christmas light displays in Pennsylvania are sure to light up your night.
From dazzling walk-through trails to ziplining over thousands of Christmas lights, here are our top five must-see light displays in Central PA for 2025. Bundle up, grab a cozy cup of cocoa, and get ready to experience the joy of the season!
Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Experience – Stevens, PA
All is bright here at Refreshing Mountain (literally!). Our staff has been busy stringing over half a million Christmas lights across our beautiful property (yes, even on the ziplines). This year, we’ve made it even easier for families to enjoy the dazzling wonder of our lights display.
NEW for 2025:
- Lowered walking path pricing for a more family-friendly experience
- No price increases for our 1, 2, or 3-Christmas zipline tour packages
- Kids activities to make your night more memorable for everyone
- Our 3:19 Café will be open most nights with hot cocoa, coffee, and special homemade treats
Join us starting November 21 – January 3, 2026 for your choice of a walk-through light trail or an adventurous Christmas light zipline experience. Sip cocoa under the stars as you walk through our winter woods or soar overhead enjoying the lights from an aerial view. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Dates: November 21st, 2025- January 3rd, 2026
Pricing: Walking Experience Starting at $12 (ages 13+) and $6 (ages 5-12) | Zipline Tours range from $49-$69 per person
Activities: 3 Zipline Options | Walk-Through + Wildlife Center Option | Kids Activities
Stone Gables Estate Christmas Light Drive-Thru – Elizabethtown, PA
Drive through more than one million lights across this stunning historic property. The Stone Gables Christmas Light Drive-Thru is a beloved Central PA tradition, complete with fun surprises like Darrel the Christmas Elf along the way!
Each scene beautifully tells the story of Christ’s birth, offering a meaningful reminder of what the season is all about.
Dates: November 21, 2025-January 3, 2026
Pricing: Starting at $30 per vehicle
Includes: Complementary admission to The Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch (select dates)
Koziar’s Christmas Village – Bernville, PA
A Pennsylvania classic for 78 years! Walk through more than two million Christmas lights, explore 11 decorated buildings, and enjoy one of the most beloved light displays in PA.
The paths are paved, stroller-and-wheelchair-friendly, and there’s free parking.
Dates: November 1, 2025-January 3, 2026
Pricing: Ranging from $11-$17 per person
Gring’s Mill Holiday Lights – Reading, PA
Set along the scenic Tulpehocken Creek, Gring’s Mill transforms into a cozy holiday wonderland each December. Enjoy beautiful lights, food trucks, local vendors, live music, and campfires – all with free admission and parking!
Dates: Most Fridays-Sundays in December
Pricing: Free!
Christmas Magic Festival of Lights – York, PA
This beloved event at Rocky Ridge Park features over one million lights along a half-mile candy-cane-themed trail through the woods. A perfect spot for cozy winter walks, photo-ops, and family outings.
Dates: November 29, 2025- December 30, 2025
Pricing: $7-$12
Ending on a Bright Note
At Refreshing Mountain, we love seeing families connect and make memories that last long after the lights go out. Each of these Christmas light displays in Central PA brings its own unique sparkle, reminding us of the joy, peace, and hope that fills this season.
Plan your visit to the Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Experience and make this year your brightest yet!