Where To See U.S. Christmas Lights
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Christmas tree graphic 'Tis the season!
This is a list of some of the best places in the U.S. to see Christmas lights & other seasonal displays.

No guarantees, but go have a look!

I'll be adding and verifying displays for 2009 throughout the season.
Listings with a red asterisk have been verified. Check back often for new listings!


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Last update December 25, 2009
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Alabama
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5:30-10:30pm) at City Park in Arab (256-586-8128).
*Zoolight Safari (Dec. 4-4, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30, 2009, 5-9pm) at Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham (205-879-0409)(fee).
*5732 31st Street North (Lewisburg Gardens area) in Fultondale.
*Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden (256-549-4663) (fee).
*Galaxy of Lights (2009: Members-only walking nights Nov. 12-15, 5-7:30pm, public walking nights Nov. 20-24, 5-7:30pm, drive-thru nights Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 5:30-9pm) at Huntsville Botanical Garden on Bob Wallace Ave in Huntsville (256-830-4447) (fee).
*Santa's Village (Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2009, 5-9pm) at Constitution Village on Gates Ave. in Huntsville (256-564-8100) (fee).
*Magic Christmas in Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 25) at Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile (251-973-2217) (fee).
*Christmas Light Festival (Dec. 3-6, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery (334-240-4900) (zoo fee).

Alaska
The giant hammer at the Hammer Museum at 108 Main Street in Haines.
* Christmas in Alaska at 5270 S. Tennyson Ct. (tune into 91.5 FM for music) in Wasilla.

Arizona
*The Outlets (lighting is Nov. 21, 2009) in Anthem (623-465-9500).
*Pinal County Courthouse in Florence (lighting Dec. 4, 2009) (520-868-9433).
*Circle G Ranches neighborhood (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan.8, 2010) at San Pedro Ave. and Linsay Rd. area in Gilbert.
*Holiday Mountain (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, Sunday 7-9pm, open every night the week before Christmas, but closed Christmas Eve) at 1600 E. Lakeside Dr. (Val Vista Lakes) in Gilbert (480-926-9694) (canned food).
*Glendale Glitters (dates coming soon) in & around Murphy Park in Glendale (623-930-2820).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at London Bridge Resort in Lake Havasu City (928-855-0888).
*Temple Gardens (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) at 525 E. Main St. in Mesa (602-964-7164).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6-11pm) on Chandler Blvd. between 24th St. & Desert Foothills Parkway in Phoenix (480-460-6169).
*Heritage Square on Sixth St. in Phoenix (602-261-8063).
*Zoo Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, 6-10pm) at the Phoenix Zoo on Galvin Pkwy. in Phoenix (602-273-1341) (fee).
*3457 E. Thunderbird Road (off Squaw Peak Freeway) in Phoenix.
*Valley of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight) in Fain Park at Fifth & Second Street in Prescott (928-772-8857 or 928-759-3090).
*Courthouse Plaza (lighting is Dec. 5, 2009) on Gurley Street in Prescott (800-266-7534).
*Market Street at DC Ranch on Pima Rd, Scottsdale (480-515-9700).
*Mccormick-Stillman Railroad Park (Dec. 11, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6:30-9pm, closed Dec. 24-25, 31) on Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale (480-312-2312) (fee to ride the train).
*Rose Garden Lane in Scottsdale.
* Red Rock Fantasy (Nov. 19, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, weather permitting) at Los Abrigados Resort, 160 Portal Lane, in Sedona (928-282-1777 or 800-521-3131) (fee).
*Fantasy of Lights (lighting Nov. 27, 2009) on Mill Avenue downtown in Tempe (408-894-8158).

Arkansas
*City Park (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 6-10pm) in Alma (479-414-9218).
*City Park and Downtown in Altus (479-468-4684).
*Iron Mountain Lodge and Marina (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) on DeGray Lake in Arkadelphia (donations) (870-246-4310).
*Little River County Courthouse (lights go on 6pm, Nov. 25, 2009) in Ashdown (870-898-2758).
*Concordia Care Center (until early Jan., 2010) at 7 Professional Drive in Bella Vista.
* Lights of the Delta (Nov. 24-Dec. 29, 2009) at Aeroplex off Airbase Perimeter Road in Blytheville (870-762-9788)(fee).
*Sevier County Courthouse (fairly sure lights go on Dec. 5, 2009) in De Queen (870-584-3225).
*KTVE tower in El Dorado.
*Union County Courthouse in El Dorado (888-921-2666).
*Downtown Square (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009) in Fayetteville.
*Spring Park in Heber Springs.
*Lights on the Landscape (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-9pm) at Garvan Woodland Gardens on Arkridge Rd. in Hot Springs (501-262-9300) (fee).
*County Courthouse in Lewisville (870-921-4633).
*Burns Park (Dec. 1-30, 2009, 6-10pm, Closed Dec. 25) in North Little Rock (501-753-7307) (fee).
*Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends (Nov. 17-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-9pm) at Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park in Pine Bluff (800-536-7660) (donations).
*Candy Cane Lane (Dec. 17-24, 2009) at Maple Street area in Pocahontas (870-892-2269).
*Courthouse (lighting Dec. 5, 2009) in Van Buren (479-474-2761).
*Courthouse Square (lighting is November 28, 2009)in Waldron.
*Worthington Park (usually lit early week of Thanksgiving) in West Memphis (870-732-7598).

California
*Balian House on Mendocino in Altadena.
*Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 12, 2009-Jan. 6, 2010, dusk to midnight) on Santa Rosa Avenue, between Woodbury Ave. & Altadena Dr. in Altadena (626-794-3988).
*Norton's Winter Wonderland at 513 N. Florence Street in Burbank.
*Winter Snowland (first week in December until end of December, 2008, 6-9pm, weather permitting) at 529 N. Florence Street in Burbank.
*Town Center Park (lighting is Nov. 19, 2009, 6pm) near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
* Holiday Of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) along racetrack at Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar (858-793-5555) (fee).
*America's tallest living Christmas tree (lighting is Dec. 6, 2009) on Main Street in Ferndale (707-786-4477).
* Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 5-26, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm, walk nights only are Tue. Dec. 2 & Wed. Dec. 10)) on Van Ness Blvd. (between Shields Ave. & Shaw Ave.) in Fresno (559-225-3116).
* Holiday Lights at Gilroy Gardens (Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30, 2009, 4-9pm) at 3050 Hecker Pass Rd. in Gilroy (408-840-7100) (substantial fee).
* Casa del Pomba (Deacon Dave's Christmas) (2009 dates coming) at 252 Hillcrest Ave. in Livermore.
* Kathie's Lancaster Lights (still checking 2009 dates) at 3054 W. Albret St. in Lancaster.
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-10pm nightly) at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos (408-355-2201) (fee).
* Christmas Boat Parade (Dec. 16-20, 2008, 6:30pm) in Newport Beach (949-729-4400).
* Zimmerman Christmas (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-9pm, until 9:30pm Fri-Sat and on Boat Parade nights, subject to rain) at 327 Sapphire Ave., Balboa Island, Newport Beach.
*Avenue of Lights (Dec. 11-15, 2009, 5:30-9pm) at Glenn County Fairgrounds in Orland (530-865-9663) (fee).
*Eucalytus Lane in San Carlos.
Maeve Court (off San Augustine Way) in Scotts Valley (canned food donations for Second Harvest).
*City Plaza (Dec. 6, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) (scaled way back this year) in Watsonville (831-768-3240).

Colorado
*Seven Falls Holiday Lighting (Dec. 12-24, 2009, 5-9pm) at 2850 S. Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs (719-632-0752) (donation).
*Winter Wonderland (Dec. 11-13, 18-31, 2009 except closed Dec. 24, also open Jan. 1-3, 2010, 5:30-8:30pm, last admission sold 7:30pm) at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.
*Blossoms of Light (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 4, 2010, 5:30-10pm, last ticket sold 9:30pm) at Botanic Gardens in Denver (720-865-3500) (fee).
* 2510 Blue Heron Circle in Lafayette (donations accepted for Celiac Research).
*Lincoln Park at 10th Ave. & 8th St., plus downtown lights in Greeley (970-356-6775).
*ElectriCritters (Nov. 20-22, 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30, 2009, 5:30-8:30pm, gates close 8pm) at Pueblo Zoo in Pueblo (719-561-1452).

Connecticut
*Constitution Plaza (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 6, 2010, 4pm-midnight) in downtown Hartford (860-728-3089).
*Festival of Silver Lights (Nov. 24, 2009-Jan. 3(?), 2010) at Hubbard Park on West Main Street in Meriden (203-630-4259).
75 Meadows End Road in Milford (food bank donations accepted).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) at Lighthouse Park on Lighthouse Road (off Townsend) in New Haven (203-777-2000) (fee).

Delaware
*Rehoboth Ave. and boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach (800-441-1329).

Florida
Tim and Yuni Christmas (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at 55268 Deer Run Road in Callahan.
*1421 Turner Street (off Court and Glen Oaks Park) in Clearwater.
2281 Lagoon Circle South (at Old Coachman Road) in Clearwater.
* Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-10pm) at Tradewinds Park at 3600 W. Sample Road (6-10pm) (through Jan. 1) in Coconut Creek (945-923-6556) (fee).
*Chipley Park and the shore of Lake DeFuniak (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5-9pm) in DeFuniak Springs.
*Holiday Nights (Dec. 11, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5:30-9pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Edison-Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers (239-334-7419) (fee).
*Illuminated Garden (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo (727-582-2100) (donations).
*Venetian Gardens (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) in Venetian Gardens at 201 E. Dixie in Leesburg (352-728-9885).
* Lauderdale Christmas (Dec. 1, 2009, through first week in January, 2010(?), 5:30-10:30pm) at 7706 NW 25 St. in Margate (donations).
* Space Coast Lightfest (Nov. 24-Dec. 27, 2009, Sun-Thurs 6-9pm, Fri-Sat and Holidays 6-10pm, no vehicle traffic on Dec. 20) at Wickham Park in Melbourne (321-728-0512) (fee/discount with 2 food items).
*Donnelly Park and downtown (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-9pm) in Mount Dora (352-383-2165).
*Enchanted Place (NE 137th Terrace off 16th Ave. near Biscayne) in North Miami(305-576-1234) (donations).
*ZooLights (Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-9pm) at (new) Quietwater Beach Boardwalk in Pensacola Beach (850-932-1500).
* Oakdale Christmas House (through Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at 2719 Oakdale Street in St. Petersburg.
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-24, 26-31, 2009 and Jan. 2-3, 2010 from dusk until 8:30pm) in Silver Springs, Ocala (352-236-2121).
*Nights of Lights (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010) along the bayfront and historic downtown in St. Augustine (800-653-2489).
*Wild Wonderland (Dec. 4-5, 10-13, 17-23, 26-30, 2009, 6-9pm) at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa (813-935-8552) (fee).

Georgia
*Holiday in Lights (Nov. 14, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 7-11pm) at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta (404-222-7275).
*Newton County Courthouse (lighting at dusk Nov. 19, 2009) on Clark Street in Covington (770-385-2077).
* Lights of the South (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 22009, 6-10pm, closed Dec. 25) at 633 Louisville Rd. in Grovetown (706-825-6441) (fee).
*Magical Nights of Lights (Nov. 21-Dec. 30, 2009, 5-10pm) at 7000 Holiday Rd. in Lake Lanier Islands (770-932-7200) (fee).
*Enchanted Garden of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-9pm except Dec. 24) at Rock City Gardens in Lookout Mountain (706-375-7702) (fee).
*Lights of Life (through Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at 1269 Barclay Circle in Marietta (770-426-2884) (fee).
*Fantasy in Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 2009 with Nov. 20 being charity night/walk-thru only) at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain (800-225-5292)(fee).
*Boat Parade of Lights (Nov. 28, 2009 only, 6-9pm) at 1 Resort Drive in Savannah (912-201-2000).
*Stone Mountain Park (Selected times until Dec. 30, 2009: Best to call for specifics) in Stone Mountain (770-498-5690 or 800-317-2006) (fee).
*Christmas Wonderland (Nov. 14-Dec. 31, 2009) at Wild Adventures on Old Clyattville Rd. in Valdosta (229-219-7080) (fee).

Hawaii
* Festival of Lights (Dec. 4-31, 2009) near County Building on Rice Street in Lihue, Kauai (808-828-0014).
*Oshiro Family Christmas (residence w/FM music) at 15-2053 18th Avenue in Keaau.
*Banyan Tree Park (begins Dec. 4, 2009) in Lahaina on Maui (808-667-9193 or 888-310-1117).
*Ritz-Carlton courtyard (begins Dec. 1, 2009) at One Ritz-Carlton Drive in Kapalua on Maui (800-669-6200).
*Main Street and Waimea Canyon Drive (Dec. 6-25, 2009, dusk-9pm) in Waimea (808-337-1005).

Idaho
*Holiday Light Show (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) on Lake Coeur d'Alene (resort) in Coeur D'Alene (800-688-5253) (fee).
*Winter Spirit Festival of Lights (lighting is Nov. 21, 2009-believe last night is Jan. 2, 2010) at Locomotive Park in Lewiston (208-743-3531 or 800-473-3543).
*City Park and downtown (lighting is Nov. 27, 2009) Rupert (208-436-9600 or 208-679-4793).

Illinois
*Christmas Wonderland (through Dec. 27, 2009, 6-9pm Mon-Fri, Sat-Sun 5-9pm) at Rock Spring Park on College Avenue in Alton (800-258-6645) (fee).
*North School Park (Lighting is Nov. 27, 2009) on Eastman Street at Arlington Hts. Rd. in Arlington Heights (847-577-3000).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, closed Dec. 1 for sponsor event) at Phillips Park (Hill Ave. & Montgomery Rd.) in Aurora (630-978-4774).
*Way of Lights (through Jan. 3, 2010, 5-10pm) at Our Lady of the Snows on S. DeMazenod Drive in Belleville (618-394-6300).
*Holiday Magic Lights (Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-31, 2009, 4-9pm) at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield (call to verify dates) (708-485-0263) (zoo fee).
*Coulterville City Park (through Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-9pm) in Coulterville.
*Holiday Lights Fair (Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at State Fairgrounds on Hwy 51 S. in DuQuoin (618-542-1515 or 800-455-9570) (fee).
*Wonderland-in-Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 25, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Santa stops by Saturdays) at Community Park on E. Temple Ave. in Effingham (800-772-0750) (donations accepted).
*City Park (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009) in Olney (donations accepted).
*Lightworks (Nov. 20-Dec. 27, 2009) at Peterson Park in Mattoon (217-258-6286) (donations accepted).
* Avenue Of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6pm-9:30pm) in Moorman-Wavering Park off North 36th St. in Quincy (217-222-7980) (fee).
*Holiday Festival of Lights (Dec. 3-31, 2009, 5-10pm, Thur-Sun only, except open all night Dec. 24) at Sinnissippi Park (on N. 2nd/IL 2251) in Rockford (815-965-0758).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm) in Shelbyville (217-774-1342).
* Xavier Lights (lights go on Nov. 26, 2009 and run Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) on Xavier Drive off Andrew Rd. in Sherman.
*Candy Cane Lane (Dec. 2-31, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) (E. Clark St. off Locust) in West Frankfort (618-932-3213).

Indiana
*Reynolds Farm Equipment (Nov 24, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at 121501 Reynolds Drive in Fishers (317-849-0810 or 800-382-9038) (donations accepted).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Franke Park on Sherman Road in Fort Wayne (260-744-6145) (carriage/sleigh reservation 260-691-3780)(fee).
*Monument Circle (November 27, 2009 until early Jan., 2010) in Indianapolis (317-237-2222).
*Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 27, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-9pm) at Newton County Fairgrounds northwest Kentland (219-474-6050) (donations).
* Walkway of Lights (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-10pm) at Matter Park along the Riverwalk in Marion (765-668-4453 or 800-662-9474) (fee).
*Holiday Lights at the Lake (Dec. 4-26, 2009) Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville (219-769-2111)(fee).
*Festival of Holiday Lights (Dec. 5, 2009-early Jan., 2010) at Washington Park on Lakeshore Dr. in Michigan City.
*Christmas in the Park (Dec. 7-25, 2008, 5-10pm) at Deming Park on Fruitridge Ave. in Terre Haute (812-232-2727).
*Winter Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Fri-Sat-Sun only, 5-8pm) at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso (219-465-3586) (donations).
*Central Park in Warsaw.
* Not Enough Lights (Dec. 2, 2009-?) at 445 Hummingbird Lane in Whiteland.

Iowa
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31, 2009 and Jan. 1-2, 2010, 5-10pm) at Swan Lake State Park in Carroll (712-792-1335).
* Symphony of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-9pm) at Eagle Point Park off Hwy. 67 in Clinton (563-243-3442)(fee).
*Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov. 24, 2009 to Jan. 2, 2010, 5:30-10pm) at Water Works Park on George Flagg Parkway in Des Moines (515-334-2636) (fee, fundraiser).
*Reflections in the Park (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5-10pm) at Louis Murphy Park on S. Grandview in Dubuque (563-583-7357) (fee).
*Jasper County Courthouse (Nov. 27, 2009 through the season) on 1st Avenue in Newton.
*Dutch Christmas in the Country(Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2009, 5:15-10:30pm) at 669 210th Ave. (west of town) in Pella (641-628-2626).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-10pm) at Falls Park in Sioux Falls (605-336-1620).
*Winterset Wonderland (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) at City Park in Winterset (515-462-1185.

Kansas
*Christmas Tree Lane (Dec. 1-31, 2009) Buckeye Street and Third Street in Abilene (785-263-1770).
* A Holiday in Lights (Dec. 4-6 & 11-13, 2009, dusk-10pm at north shore area of Cedar Bluff State Park in Ellis (785-726-3212) (park fee).
*Trail of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 25, 2009) at Lafayette Park, Jack Kilby Square, Brit Spaugh Park, Veteran's Memorial Park & Courthouse Square in Great Bend (620-792-2836).
*Christmas Card Lane (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) north of 151st around Ridgeview and Frontier (Mission Ridge subdivision) in Olathe (913-764-2913).
*Lemon Park Lights (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-11pm) at Lemon Park (S. Pine St. & Santa Fe Rd.) in Pratt (620-672-5611).
*Memory Lane Lighting Display (Nov. 26-Dec. 24, 2009, Wed-Sun 5:30-10pm)at Pleasant Ridge, 2710 Vermont Rd. in Rantoul (785-878-3793). *Winter Wonderland (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-10pm) at Lake Shawnee Campground in Topeka (785-267-1156 or 785-232-0597).
*Lights on St. Paul (Nov. 26-Dec. 27, 2009) on St. Paul from Douglas to 2nd St. in Wichita (316-943-1191).
* Lights on the Lake at Heartspring (8700 East 29th Street) in Wichita.

Kentucky
* Winter Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 16, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Central Park and in downtown Ashland (606-327-2946 or 800-377-6249).
*Southern Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2009, 5:30-10pm) at Kentucky Horse Park on Iron Works Parkway in Lexington (859-255-5727) (fee).
*Lights Under Louisville at Louisville MEGA Cavern, 1841 Story Avenue in Louisville (502-855-6342) (fee).
*Christmas at Panther Creek (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) at Panther Creek Park in Owensboro (270-685-6142).
*Holiday in the Park (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 4, 2010) at Legion Park in Owensboro (270-687-8700 or 800-489-1131).
*Noble Park (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) in Paducah (270-575-4000) (food/cash donations).

Louisiana
*Zemurray Park (Dec. 4-23, 2009, 6-9pm) in Hammond (985-277-5600).
* Celebration in the Oaks (Nov. 27-29, 2009, 6-11pm, then nightly Dec. 4-30, Sun-Thurs 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm, except closed Dec. 24-25) at City Park in New Orleans (504-483-9415) (fee).
*Christmas in Roseland (Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2009, 5:30-10pm, open Fri-Sun, last car admitted at 9:30pm) at American Rose Center on Jefferson Paige Road (off I-5) in Shreveport (318-938-5402) (fee).
*Kiroli Park (Dec. 1-31, 2009) in West Monroe (318-396-4016).

Maine
*Monument Square (Nov. 27, 2009 through the season) in Portland.
*Longfellow Square in Portland.
*Cape Neddick Lighthouse (lights go on Nov. 28, 2009) (viewed from) Sohier Park in York (207-363-1040).


Maryland
*Lights On The Bay (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-10pm) along Chesapeake bay in State Park (off Rt. 50 on College Parkway) in Annapolis (410-481-3161) (fee).
Christmas Street (through Jan. 2, 2010, 6pm-midnight) on 34th Street in Baltimore.
*Symphony of Lights (Nov. 23, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at Symphony Woods in Columbia (410-740-7840) (fee).
*Winter Lights (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) at Seneca Creek State Park on Clopper Rd. in Gaithersburg (301-258-6350) (fee?).
*Mormon Temple (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-10pm) at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive in Kensington (301-587-0144).
*Winterfest of Lights (Nov. 19, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm) at Northside Park in Ocean City (800-OC-OCEAN).
*Garden in Lights (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-9pm, weather permitting, closed Dec. 7, 8, 14, 16, 24-25) at Annemarie Garden in Solomons Island (410-326-4640) (fee).
*Winter Festival of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9:30pm) at Watkins Park in Upper Marlboro (301-699-2456) (fee, but free on Dec. 25).
*Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5:30-9pm, but closed Dec. 24-25) in Wheaton, Maryland (301-962-1453)(fee).

Massachusetts
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm) at La Salette Shrine at 947 Park Ave. in Attleboro (508-222-5410).
*Faneuil Hall Marketplace (lighting is Nov. 21, 2009) in Boston.
*
Georgetown Lights at 144 Tenney St. in Georgetown.
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 6, 2010, 5-9pm) at Fatima Shrine at 101 Summer St. in Lewiston (508-429-2144).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Edaville USA in South Carver (877-EDAVILLE) (fee).
*Zoolights (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 25) at Stone Zoo in Stoneham (617-541-5466) (fee).

Michigan

*Heritage Park (Dec. 1-31, 2009, dusk-10pm) at 3221 N. Adrian Highway in Adrian (517-264-4872).
*Crossroads Village (Nov. 27-29, Dec 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 29-30, 2009, 4-9pm, open Mondays and Dec. 24 for drive-thru only) in Flint (800-648-7275 or 810-736-7100) (fee).
*North Park Campground (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) in Harbor Beach (989-479-3388).
*Nite Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 27, 2009, 6-10pm) at Jackson County Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson, in Jackson (517-788-4405) (fee).
*Olde World Canterbury Village at Joselyn Ct. in Lake Orion (248-391-5700).
*Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Thur-Sun, 5-8pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania in Lansing (517-702-4730) (fee).
* Big Bright Light Show (Nov. 30, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) on Main in Rochester.
*Wick's Park Gazebo (Lights go on Nov. 27, 2009) on Water Street in Saugatuck (269-857-2613).

Minnesota
*Christmas Wonderland on the Town (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009) through town in Blue Earth (507-526-2916).
* Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 5-10pm nightly) at (new venue) Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth (218-740-3536).
*Holiday Spirit in the Lights (open through Jan. 7, 2009, 5-10pm weeknights and 5-11pm weekends) at 3739 Lake Ave. S. in the Park Point area of Duluth.
*528 Severn Way (usually lit until 11pm) in Eagan.
*Severson Farm (until Jan. 1, 2010) at 21366 749th Street (off County Rd. 9) in Hayfield (donations to ambulance service).
*14196 Upper 54th Street North (usually lit until 10pm through the season) in Oak Park Heights.
* Plymouth Lights (Sun-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm, closed Dec. 24) at 16700 33rd Ave. North in Plymouth.
*Nicollet Mall (and Holidazzle parades Thur-Sun evenings Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2009) in Minneapolis.
* Holiday Lights in the Park (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2009, 5:30-10pm) at Phalen Park in St. Paul (fee).
*Phalen Regional Park (usually 5-10pm) in St. Paul.
*Rice Park (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, on 24/7) in St. Paul (651-291-5608).
*1526 York Avenue (lit mostly weekend nights until 11pm) in St. Paul.
* Minnesota Light Show (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 4:30-10pm, open later on weekends, holidays) at 303 Snail Lake Road in Shoreview, mnlightshow@hotmail.com (food donations).
* Christmas in Wadena (Mon-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sun 5:30-10pm) at 414 Third Street SW (at Dayton Avenue SW) in Wadena.
*6000 block area of Woodbine Avenue in Woodbury.

Mississippi
*Historic Square (Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2009) in Canton (601-859-1307).
*Southern Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2000, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm, may be closed Dec. 25) at Central Park in Southaven (662-890-2489) (fee).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-8:30pm) at Holmes Water Park in Tylertown (601-876-2680 or 601-876-4911) (fee).

Missouri
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Longview Lake Campground on Raytown Rd. in Blue Springs (816-503-4830 or 816-503-4821) (donations).
*Trail of Lights (Nov. 1, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson (Tickets: 800-653-6288) (fee).
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2009) at Cape County Park in Cape Girardeau (573-335-1631).
*Light the Park (Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-9pm) at Dunnegan Memorial Park in Dunnegan (417-326-4118) (donations).
*Holiday Night Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 13 Thur-Sun, then daily Dec. 17-27, 2009, 6-10pm, may be closed Dec. 25) at Rotary Park in Wentzville/Foristell (636-3322-9326) (fee).
*Crown Center Square on Grand Blvd. in Kansas City (816-274-8444).
*Northern Lights at Zona Rosa (lighting Nov. 21, 2009, to run throughout the season) at I-29 & Barry Rd. in Kansas City (816-587-8180).
*Country Club Plaza (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 17, 2010) at 47th & Central in Kansas City (816-753-0100).
*Enchanted Village of Lights (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5-9pm) at the Hillbilly Fairgrounds on Route O in Laurie (573-372-0367).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6-10pm) at St. Patrick's Church on Route 5 in Laurie (573-374-7855).
*Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake Campground (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) in Lee's Summit (816-503-4800) (donations).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 27, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at City South Park in Monett 417-235-7919 (donations).
*Big Spring Park in Neosho (417-451-8050).
*Lights at the Lake (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, lights go on at 5:30pm) at Radio Springs Park in Nevada (417-448-2742).
*Lake Holiday Light Park (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm) at City Park in Osage Beach (800-386-5235).
*Christmas Lights of Ozark (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 4:30-11pm, Sun 4:30-10pm) at Finley River Park in Ozark (417-581-7002).
*Candy Cane Lane (6500 block of Murdoch Avenue (near Donovan Avenue) in St. Louis (donations).
*Hyde Park (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 7-10pm) in St. Joseph (816-271-5500) (donations accepted).
*Krug Park (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) in St. Joseph (816-271-5500) (donations accepted).
*Wyeth-Tootle Mansion (lights go on Dec. 4, 2009) at 11th & Charles in St. Joseph (816-232-8471).
*Way of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-10pm) at Our Lady of the Snows in St. Louis (618-397-6700) (donations).
*Downtown Square in lieu of the Festival of Lights at Cornerstone Church (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009), in Springfield (417-831-7242) (donations).

Montana
*Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 21-Dec. 27, 2009) at Zoo Montana in Billings.

Nebraska
*Shining Light Celebration (Dec. 18-31, 2009, 6-10pm) at KOA Campground (Hwy 47 at I-80) in Gothenburg.
*Christmas Diorama (Nov. 26-Dec. 31(?), 2009) at the fairgrounds in Hemingford (308-487-3695).
*Max's Lights at 2816 s. 217th Circle (near Elkhorn) in Omaha ( maxslights@aol.com (donations).
* Holiday Lights Festival (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010) at Gene Leahy Mall (14th & Farnam Streets) and downtown in Omaha (402-345-5401).
*Union Station at 801 S. 10th St. in Omaha (402-444-5071).

Nevada
*Magical Forest (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat, 5:30-10pm) at Opportunity Village (6300 Oakey) in Las Vegas (702-259-3700) (fee).
*Gift Of Lights (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm Sun-Thur, 5-10pm Fri-Sat) at Sunset Park in Las Vegas (702-451-1641) (fee: reduced w/Goodwill donation bag).
*Magical Forest (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-thur 5:30-ppm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm) at Opportunity Village (6300 Oakey) in Las Vegas (702-259-3700) (fee).

New Hampshire
* White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park (Nov. 27-Dec. 28, plus Dec. 31, 2009, Fri-Sun, 4:30-8:30pm) at Branch Brook Campground (on Rte. 49W) in Campton (603-726-7001 or 800-237-2307) (fee).
* Hudson Christmas (begins sometime Thanksgiving week, 2009) at 75 Pelham Rd. in Hudson Email.

New Jersey
*Camden's Children's Garden (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Fri-Sat 5:30-8pm, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) in Camden (856-365-8733) (fee).
*Holiday Lights Spectacular (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm, may be closed Dec. 24-25) at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange (973-731-5800) (fee).

New Mexico
*River of Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-0pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Rio Grande Botanic Garden (2601 Central Ave. NW) in Albuquerque (505-764-6280) (fee).
*Christmas on the Chicorica (Dec. 19 only, dusk-9pm) 100-plus luminarias at Sugarite Canyone State Park in Raton (575-445-5607).
*School House Park (tree lighting/Yule log burning Dec. 3, 2009) on Sudderth Drive, plus Downtown, in Ruidoso (575-257-7395 or 877-784-3676).

New York
*New York Botanical Garden at Bronx River Pkwy and Fordham(No. 21, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010) in Bronx (718-817-8700).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm)at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at 1023 Swann Road in Lewiston (716-754-7489).
*Montauk Lighthouse (lights go on the evening of Nov. 28, 2009) in Montauk.
*Orange County Arboretum (weekends, Dec. 24, plus nightly Dec. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-9pm) at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery (845-457-4902).
* Lights on the Lake (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, nightly 5-10pm) at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool (315-451-PARK) (fee).
*Lincoln Center update (No lighting in 2009, due to construction) in New York (212-875-5000 or 212-332-6868).
*Rockefeller Center (Dec. 2, 2009 through the season) at 50th Street and 5th Avenue in New York (212-332-6868).
*Dyker Heights, roughly 83rd to 86th Streets between 10th-13th Avenues in Brooklyn borough of New York.
*Kaleidoscope Light Show (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, 11am-9pm nightly, shows every half-hour) at Grand Central main concourse, Lexington Ave. and 42nd St. in New York (212-340-2583).
*60th Rd. at 69th Street in Queens.
*Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, closed Dec. 24) at Acacia Village (2150 Bleecker Street) in Utica (315-272-2986) (fee).

North Carolina
* Meadow Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) 7 miles south of Benson off Hwy 96 on 4546 Godwin Lake Road, 7 miles south of Benson (919 894-4370).
*Chetola Resort (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010) in Blowing Rock (828-295-5500 or 800-243-8652).
*Carolina Beach Lake (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1?, 2010) at Hwy 421 & Atlanta Ave. in Carolina Beach (910-458-6885).
*Lights on the Neuse (Nov. 27-Dec. 26, 2009, 6-9pm, except Dec. 24 open 6-8) at 1620 Loop Road in Clayton (919-553-0016)(fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-11pm, closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) in Tanglewood Park in Clemmons (Exit 184 off I-40)(336-778-6300)(fee by cash/check).
*Festival of Lights and Luminaries (Dec. 4-5 and 11-12, 2009) with 2500 luminaries in Dillsboro (800-962-1911).
*Town of McAdenville (Dec. 1-26, 2009, Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:30-11pm) in Mcadenville.
*609 Ashland Road (off 158) in Ruffin.
*Trail of Lights (Nov. 24-Dec. 24, 2009) at Trail of Faith, 401 N. Church Street in Valdese (828-874-1893 or 888-VAL-DESE).
*The Battleship (Dec. 4, 2000-Jan. 6, 2010) in Wilmington (910-251-5797).

North Dakota
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-10pm) at Sertoma Park in Bismarck (701-255-0227) (fee).
**Prairie Outpost Park (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 4-9:30pm) in Dickinson (701-456-2074 or 800-279-7391) (donations).
*Lindenwood Park (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 5:30-10:30pm) on 17th South in Fargo (fee).
*Winter Wonderland of Lights (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, 5-11pm) at Leistikow Park in Grafton (701-352-0781) (donations).

Ohio
Spencer's Christmas Display about a mile south of town (State Route 235) in Alger.
*Ruihley Park (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) on West Williams Street in Archbold (419-445-2222).
*Civitan Park (Nov. 25, 200-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-11pm) in Belpre (740-423-3324) (donations).
Guernsey County Courthouse (3 shows a night, last at 9pm, through Jan. 10, 2010) in Cambridge (800-933-5480).
*Holiday in Lights (Nov. 22, 2009-Jan.2, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Sharon Woods on Lebanon Rd. in Cincinnati (513-769-0393) (fee).
*PNC Festival of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm, but may be closed Dec. 24-25) at Cincinnati Zoo (3400 Vine Street) in Cincinnati (800-944-4778) (fee).
*Clifton Mill (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5:30-9pm), 75 Water Street at Hwys. 72 & 343 in Clifton (937-767-5501) (fee).
*Wildlights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Columbus Zoo in Columbus (free with zoo fee).
*Whispering Christmas (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 6-10pm) at Fort St. Clair Park on Camden Road in Eaton (937-456-4125).
*Creekside Park and Creekside Plaza (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) in Gahanna (614-418-9114).
*Holiday Lights on the Hill (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park on Hamilton-Cleves Rd. in Hamilton (513-868-8336 or 513-887-9514) (fee).
*Firelands Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-10pm) at Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive, in Huron (800-729-6455).
*Fantasy of Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 2009, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Alum Creek State Park Marina on Hollenback in Lewis Center (740-369-2900) (fee).
*Christmas Wunderland (Dec. 4-27, 2009, 5:30-9:00pm) at County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd. in Mansfield (419-747-3717) (fee).
*Christmas By Candlelight (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) at Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion (740-382-2558).
*Light Up Middletown (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6-10pm) at Smith Park on Tytus Ave. in Middletown (513-423-1877 or 513-649-4506) (donations).
* Picktown Lights on Hall Ridge Drive (betwee Havencroft and Hines) in Pickerington (food bank donations).
Crosswinds Restaurant at 280 SE Catawba Rd. (Rt. 53N) in Port Clinton (419-734-7081).
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2009, Mon-Thur 5-8pm, Fri-Sat 5-9pm) at Toledo Zoo on Anthony Wayne Trail in Toledo (419-385-5721).
*Holiday Lights at the Fair (Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-27, 2009, possibly Dec. 24-25, open 6pm) at County Fairgrounds in Van Wert (419-203-2234).
* Winter Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 1-30, 2009) at Harrison Smith Park on E. Wyandot in Upper Sandusky (419-294-3556).
*Garrette Park (through Jan. 1, 2010) on Fellows Avenue in West Jefferson.

Oklahoma
*Wintersmith Park (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at 18th & Country Club in Ada (580-436-6300).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 14-26, 2009, dusk-10pm) at Hightower Park in Altus (580-481-2265 or 580-482-0210).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 21-Dec. 30, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at Regional Park in Ardmore (580-223-7765).
*Fantasyland of Lights (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-10pm) at Johnstone Park in Bartlesville (918-333-4978).
*Bells and Bows (Dec. 1-31, 2009) at Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital, plus top of OK Museum and through downtown in Blackwell (580-363-4195).
*Rhema Bible College (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-11:30pm) at 1025 W. Kenosha in Broken Arrow (918-258-1588).
*Holiday Light Tour (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, dusk-10pm) at Lake Eufala State Park (Hwy. 69 at Hwy. 150) in Checotah (918-689-4607).
* Festival of Light (Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-11pm) at Shannon Springs Park (Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 6-11pm) in Chickasha (405-224-9627) (donations).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-11pm) at Ackley Park on Rt. 66 in Elk City (580-225-0207 or 800-280-0207).
*Courthouse area in Enid (580-234-1052).
*Park of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 26, 2009, 6-9pm)at Twin Bridges State Park on Hwy. 137 South in Fairland (918-542-6969)(donations).
* Kingfisher in Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at City Park in Kingfisher (405-375-4445) (donations).
*Holiday in the Park (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 6pm-midnight) at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton (580-353-0602).
*Parkway of Lights (Dec. 1-31, 2009) on Carl Albert Parkway in McAlester (918-423-3976).
*Holiday Lights Spectacular (Nov. 20-Dec. 30, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City (405-739-1293) (donations).
*Garden of Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-10pm) at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee (918-684-6302) (donations).
*Garden Lights at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City (405-297-3995).
* Festival of Angels (Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-10pm) at Lake Ponca Park (and other venues) in Ponca City (580-762-4567).
*Lights on Lake Hudson (Dec. 1-31, 2009) at Snowdale State Park in Salina (918-434-2651).
*Lights on the Hill (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Fri-Sun 6-9pm) at Chandler Park in Tulsa (918-406-6313 or 918-629-8605).
*Philbrook Museum of Art gardens (already open--through Dec. 31, 2009, until 8pm) at 2727 S. Rockford Rd. in Tulsa.
*Christmas on the Island (Dec. 5-25, 2009, 6-9pm) at Lake Wister State Park in Wister (918-655-7756 or 800-654-8240) (donations accepted).
*Crystal Christmas (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-10pm) at Crystal Beach Park in Woodward (580-256-7411).
*Christmas in the Park (Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-11pm) at City Park & Chisholm Trail Park in Yukon (405-350-8937) (donations).

Oregon
*Azalea Park (through Dec. 24, 2009) in Brookings.
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, 4-10pm) at Shore Acres State Park on Cape Arago Hwy. in Charleston (541-888-3732).
* Celebration of Lights (Dec. 13, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010) at 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd. in Colton (503-636-5318).
*Miracle of Christmas Dec. 4-31, 2009) (begins at Lockhaven Drive NE and 14th Ave. area) in Keizer (503-856-3404) (food bank donations).
*Winter Wonderland Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 27, 2009, 5-11pm) at Portland International Raceway (1940 N. Victory Blvd) in Portland (503-823-RACE) (fee).
*Queen Anne Victorian Mansion (tours Dec. 12-27, 2008, 6-10pm, closed Dec. 25) at 1441 N. McAllen St. in Portland (503-283-3224) (fee).
* Peacock Lane (Dec. 15-31, 2008, 6-11pm Dec. 16-30, Dec. 24 and Dec. 6pm-midnight) (one block east of Southeast 39th Ave) in Portland (free).
*Festival of Lights at The Grotto (Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2009, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 25) at Sandy Boulevard and NE 85th Avenue in Portland (503-241-2400) (fee).

Pennsylvania
*Holiday Lights On The Lake (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, 6-10pm) at Lakemont Park (from I-99 take Frankstown Road exit) in Altoona (814-949-7275 or 800-434-8006) (fee).
* Koziar's Christmas Village (Until Jan. 1, 2010) at Christmas Village Rd. in Bernville (610-488-1110) (fee).
*Payrow Plaza (tree lighting Nov. 27, 2009) at Church & New streets in Bethlehem (610-865-7100).
*Cascade of Lights (Nov. 26-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-27, 2009, 6-9pm) in Cascade Park (724-656-3510) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 26-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-31, 2009, Jan. 1, 2010, 5:30-10pm) at Blue Spruce Park in Indiana County between Indiana & Ebensburg near Ernest (724-463-8636) (fee).
*Hershey Sweet Lights at Hershey Park in Hershey (call for dates and times) 800-HERSHEY) (fee).
Overly's Country Christmas (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Westmoreland Fairgrounds in Greensburg (724-423-1400) (fee).
*Longwood Gardens (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010) in Kennett Square (800-737-5500) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 27-28, 2009) at Phifer Ice Dam Park in Lehighton (610-377-2407).
*Penn's Grant Drive/Makefield Road/Independence Drive area homes in Morrisville.
*Macy's Holiday Light Show (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) at 1300 Market St. in Philadelphia (215-241-9000).
*Rittenhouse Square (Lights go on Dec. 3, 2009) at Walnut & 18th Streets in Philadelphia.
*City Hall (Lighting is Dec. 2, 2009) at Broad and Market in Philadelphia.
*Celebration of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat. 6-11pm) at Hartwood Acres in Pittsburgh (877-548-3874) (fee).
* Steel City Christmas at 1736 Beryl Drive (off Prospect Rd.) in Pittsburgh.
*Nay Aug Park (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 8, 2010, 5-9pm) in Scranton (570-348-4165) (donations).
* Lightscapes (Dec. 2, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Rich Farms in Smithfield (724-564-7644).

Rhode Island
* Winter Wonderland (schedule to come) in Slater Memorial Park at on Armistice Blvd. in Pawtucket (401-726-3185 or 62 AM radio).

South Carolina
*Christmas in Hopelands (Dec. 11-13, 17-23, 26, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken (888-AIKENSC or 803-642-7631).
* Lights of Hope (I believe it runs through Dec. 25, 2009, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at Darwin Wright Park on U.S. 178 in Anderson (864-933-2547) (fee).
*Holiday Festival of Lights (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm) at St. James Island County Park on Riverland Drive in Charleston (843-795-4386) (fee).
*Marion Square (Lighting is Dec. 5, 2009) in Charleston (843-724-7305).
*Holiday Lights on the River (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-9:30pm) at Saluda Shoals Park on Bush River Rd. in Columbia (803-731-5208) (fee).
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, closed Nov. 26, Dec. 24-25, 31) at Riverbanks Zoo on Greystone Boulevard in Columbia (803-779-8717) (fee).
* Winter Wonderland (Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2009, 6-10pm) at Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mtn. Rd. in Greenville (864-355-8900) (fee).
*Holiday Lights Safari (Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-9pm, some extended hours on weekends) in Hollywild Animal Park at 2325 Hampton Road in Inman (864-472-2038).
*Edisto Memorial Gardens (Nov. 23, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010) in Orangeburg (803-533-6020).
*Pacolet Amphitheatre and Mill Village (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, dusk-10pm) at 120 R.S. Burns Drive in Pacolet (864-474-9504).
*Fantasy of Lights (Dec. 1-31, 2009, dusk-10pm) at Swan Lake Iris Gardens on W. Liberty in Sumter (803-436-2640).

South Dakota
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, 6-9pm) at Wylie Park (off US Hwy 281) in Aberdeen (605-622-3111) (fee).
*Winter Wonderland (Nov. 22, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-10pm) at Falls Park (on Phillips Ave.) in Sioux Falls (605-336-1620).

Tennessee
* Speedway in Lights (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-10pm) at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol (423-989-6901) (fee).
*Christmas on the Cumberland (Nov. 24, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) along the Riverwalk at McGregor Park in Clarksville (931-648-6129).
*Throughout Gatlinburg (865-436-3897).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 2009, 5-9pm) at Ward Agriculture Center in Lebanon (615-444-5503).
*Graceland (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010) in Memphis (901-332-3322).
*Zoo Lights (Fri-Sat nights from Nov. 20-Dec. 12, Then Dec. 17-18, 20-23, 26-30, 2009, Jan. 1-2, 2010) at Memphis Zoo in Memphis (901-333-6764) (fee).
*A Country Christmas (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010) at Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville (615-889-1000).
* Winterfest (lighting is Nov. 5 at 4pm) at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge (800-365-6993).

Texas
*Christmas in Lost Creek at 1520 Cliff Creek Drive in Allen (toy donations).
* Andrews Christmas (Nov. 27, 2009 to at least Dec. 31, weeknights 6:05-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:05-11pm, weather permitting) at 390 NE 1250 (near Mustang Drive) in Andrews.
*Interlochen Lights (Dec. 12-31, 2009) (Randol Mill Rd. & Westwood area) in Arlington.
*Land of Lights (Nov. 10, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, 6-10:30pm) NW Loop 317 between Hwy. 175W & Hwy 31W in Athens (903-675-7469) (fee).
* Providence Christmas (Formerly Vaderville) (1430-1451 Providence Blvd. near Bristol Lane in Providence Village (Aubrey).
*Trail of Lights (December 13-23, 2009 at Zilker Park in Austin (512-974-6700).
*River of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6-9pm) along the river from Fisherman's Park to Ferry Park in Bastrop (512-303-0558 or 512-321-2419).
**Festival of Lights (Dec. 15-31, 2009, 6=10pm) at Comanche Trail Park in Big Spring (432-263-8235).
*Courthouse (Lighting in Nov. 27, 2009) in Blanco (830-833-5101).
*Rhema Christmas Lights (through Jan. 1, 2010) at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow.
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Whistle Stop Christmas (Nov. 23-Dec. 31, 2009) at Hulen Park in Cleburne (817-645-2455).
*Grayson County Holiday Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, 5:30-10pm) at Loy Lake Park in Denison (903-456-1551) (donations).
* Festival of Lights (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-9:30pm, weather permitting) at Paul Hopkins Park in Dickinson (281-337-6293).
*Morrisdale subdivision (off Pipeline Road between Precint Line Road and Bellaire Drive) in Euless.
*Tour of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, may be closed Mondays and on Dec. 25/31) beginning at Valley View Lane and I-35 in Farmers Branch (972-247-3131) (donations).
* Forney Light Show (usually 6-10pm Sun-Thur and 6-11pm Fri-Sat, closed when rainy) on Prairie Lakes (near Helms Trail) in Forney.
*Frisco Christmas (until Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm, weather permitting) at 4015 Bryson Drive in Frisco (food donations).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 14, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-10pm Thur-Sat from Nov. 20-Dec. 12 and then nightly Dec. 17 thru Jan. 2) at Moody Gardens in Galveston (800-582-4673) (fee).
*Prairie Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 2009, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm, Dec. 24-25 6-10pm) at Lynn Creek Park on Lake Ridge Pkwy. in Grand Prairie (972-237-GLOW) (fee).
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 30-Dec. 31, 2009) You can get a map at City Hall and tune to 91.9FM, in Hidalgo.
*Hill Country Christmas (Nov 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-10:30pm, except Dec. 11-12 6-11pm, all night Christmas Eve and 6pm-1am Jan. 1) at 1685 N. Hwy. 281, north of Johnson City (830-868-0844).
**Pedernales Electric Coop Headquarters plus the Courthouse in Johnson City.
*Nature in Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5:30-11pm) at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area on Cottage Rd. in Killeen (254-287-2523) (fee).
Christmas Lane of Lights (Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 26, 2009, Fri-Sat 6-9pm) (begins at Hwy. 290 between Giddings and Brenham and done as a hayride) in Ledbetter (979-412-4167) (fee).
* Santaland (Nov. 1, 2009-Jan. 4, 2010, 6-10:30pm) North of Tyler on I-20 (Exit 557) in Lindale (fee).
*Starry Starry Nights (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009, 6-9pm) at Badu Park in Llano.
*Gregg County Courthouse (Lighting is Dec. 3, 2009) in Longview (903-236-4000).
*Walkway of Lights (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 6-10pm) at Lakeside Park on Buena Vista in Marble Falls (800-759-8178) (donations accepted).
*Harrison County Courthouse (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) in Town Square in Marshall (903-935-7868).
*Newton County Courthouse in Newton.
*Diamond Loch subdivision (Diamond Loch Drive-Glenview Drive area) in North Richland Hills.
*Starbright Village (Dec. 4-27, 2009, 6-10pm) at McKinney Park on Pool Rd. in Odessa (432-335-4682) (donations accepted).
*Deck the Lawn (6-11pm, audio at 107.5FM) at 3017 Edgecreek Place in Round Rock .
River Walk and Fort Concho in San Angelo.
*River Walk in San Antonio.
*Windcrest community residences (usually begins mid-Dec.) mostly north of Walzem Rd in San Antonio.
* Santa's Ranch (Nov. 6, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm) just south of San Marcos (830-743-1293) (fee).
*Holiday Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009) at Loy Lake Park in Sherman (903-465-1551).
*Nolan County Courthouse in Sweetwater.
* Winterhaven Festival of Lights Dec. 12-26, 2009, 5:30-10pm) at Ft. Lowell, west of Country Club in Tuscon (520-881-4483).
*ElectriCritters (Nov. 20-21, 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2009, 7:30-9:30pm) at River Bend Nature Works in Wichita Falls (940-767-0843) (fee).

Utah
* Festival of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2009, Wed-Sat, 6:30-9pm) at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins (800-746-9882).
*Lights Before Christmas (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-11pm) at Layton Commons Park (437 N. Wasatch Dr.) in Layton (801-335-3900).
*Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point (Nov. 27-Dec. 28, 2009, 6-10pm, except closed Sundays and Dec. 25) on Thanksgiving Way in Lehi (801-768-2300).
*61 Kings Peak Drive (until about Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm) near Dry Canyon Drive in Lindon.
* Christmas Utah (Nov. 27, 2009 through first week of Jan., 2010) at 5631 S. Whispering Pine Circle in Murray (tune to 99.9 FM for music).
*Fantasy at the Bay (through Dec. 31, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at Cottonwood Campground, Willard Bay State Park (off I-15, Exit 357)in Willard (435-734-9494) (fee).

Vermont
*Church Street Marketplace (lighting is Nov. 27, 2009) in Burlington (802-863-1648).

Virginia
*Festival of Lights (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010, Mon-Thur and Sun. 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat and holidays 5:30-10pm) at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville (703-631-0550)(fee).
*Celebration in Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 5:30-10pm) at Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave., in Newport News (757-926-1400) (fee).
*GardenFest of Lights (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 11, 2010, 5-10pm, closed Dec. 24-25) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Lakeside Ave. in Richmond (804-262-9887) (fee).
*James Center (lights go on evening of Dec. 4, 2009) on E. Cary Street (between 9th & 12th) in downtown Richmond (804-646-7000).
*Holiday Lights at the Beach (Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Virginia Beach Boardwalk between 2nd and 33rd in Virginia Beach (757-425-3111) (fee).
*5404 Brockie Street (Through Jan. 9, 2010, 5:30pm-midnight, lit all night Dec. 24) in Virginia Beach (food donations).
*Camp Bethel (Dec. 1-31, 2009, 6-10pm) at 9050 Camp Bethel Rd. in Wise (276-328-6876) (donations accepted).

Washington
*Garden D'Lights (Nov. 28, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 5-10pm) at Bellevue Botanical Garden on Main St. in Bellevue (425-451-3755) (donations).
*Whitney Gardens & Nursery on State Hwy. 101 in Brinnon (360-796-4411 or 800-952-2404) (food donations accepted).
*21105 Shell Valley Road in Edmonds.
Kaibara Park (at First Ave. and W. Meeker) in Kent.
*Downtown (First 3 weekends in Dec., 2009) Leavenworth.
*Civic Center Park in downtown Longview.
*10303 E. Moffat Road (between E Burnett Rd. and N Forker Rd. east of Spokane in Mead.
*Ivar's Lights (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6:30-9pm) at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. North) in Renton.
*Candy Cane Lane (NE Park Road/NE Ravenna Blvd. area) in Seattle.
*Westlake Park (Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2009) at 401 Pine Street in Seattle.
*Toyland Village (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Seattle Waterfront Park (Pier 57-59) in Seattle (866-732-2695).
* Fantasy Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5:30-9pm) at Spanaway Park in Spanaway (253-798-3330) (fee).
*3107 S Glenrose Lane in Spokane.
*3811 S. Moffitt Road (off 40th and Dishman-Mica) in Spokane Valley, Spokane.
*Keller Road and 16th Avenue area in Spokane Valley, Spokane.
*Lights of Christmas (Dec. 3-6, 9-13, 16-23, 26-29, 2009, 5-10pm) at Warm Beach Camp, (20800 Marine Dr.) in Stanwood (360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724) (fee).
*Zoolights (Nov. 27-2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm, closed Dec. 24) at Point Defiance Zoo on Pearl Street in Tacoma (253-404-3637) (fee).
*23620 NE 183rd Street in Woodinville.

Washington, D.C.
*Capitol Holiday Christmas Tree (through the season) on the U.S. Capitol lawn.
*Zoolights (Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, 6-8:30pm, except closed Dec. 24-25/31) at the National Zoo (202-633-4800).

West Virgina
*Appalachian Coal Town Christmas at (weekends in Dec.) underground at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (513 Ewart Ave.) in Beckley (304-256-1747) (fee).
*Bluefield Holiday of Lights (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, Sun-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm) in Lotito City Park in Bluefield (304-327-2448) (donations).
*Coonskin Park (5:30-10pm) in Charleston (304-341-8000) (donations).
*Celebration of Lights at Morris Park in Fairmont (304-282-0808).
*Yuletide in the Park (Nov. 30, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 6-9pm) at Valley Park in Hurricane (304-562-0518) (Donations).
*Christmas In The Park (through Jan. 1, 2010, dusk-10pm) at Chief Logan State Park in Logan (304-792-7125)(donations).
*Holiday in the Park (through Dec. 31, 2009, 6-11pm) at City Park in Parkersburg (304-327-2448).
*Christmas Fantasy Light Show (Nov. 20-Dec 31, 2009, 5:30-9:30pm) at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant (304-675-6788) (donations).
*Holiday Light Festival (Dec. 11-21, 2009, 6-9pm) at West Virginia State Farm Museum across from County Fairgrounds in Point Pleasant (304-675-6788) (donations).
*Winterfest (Nov. 23, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley (304-372-7860).
* St. Albans Festival of Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 2009, 6-9pm) at City Park in St. Albans (304-722-4625).
56th Street in Vienna.
* Winter Festival of Lights (Nov. 13, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Sun-Thur dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11pm) at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling (800-624-6988) (donation).

Wisconsin
*Christmas Village (Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, until 9:30pm, except Thanksgiving Day 5-7pm for walk-thru only) in Irvine Park at Bridgewater Ave. & Hwy. 124 in Chippewa Falls (715-723-0051).
*Lakeside Park (Dec. 1, 2009-Jan. 4, 2010) at North Main St. and Park Ave. in Fond Du Lac (920-923-3010 or 800-937-9123).
*Garden of Lights (Nov. 27-Dec. 27, 2009, Fri-Sat 5-9pm, Sun 5-8pm) at Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay (920-490-9457) (fee).
*Christmas in the Country (Nov. 22-Dec. 27, 2009) Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva (800-558-3417).
* Rotary Lights (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2009, 5-10pm, 5-9pm Dec. 24-25, 5pm-1am Dec. 31) in Riverside Park in La Crosse (608-784-9993 or 800-658-9424) (food and cash donations).
* Fantasy in Lights (Nov. 14, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Olin-Turville Park in Madison (608-239-7888).
*Courthouse in Merrill (877-907-2757).
*Community Spirit Park (Nov. 19, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) at Cathedral Square Park (N. Jefferson & E. Wells) in Milwaukee (414-220-4700 ext. 23).
* Holiday Lights Festival (No. 19, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010) downtown at Pere Marquette & Cathedral Square Park plus Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee (414-220-4700 ext. 23).
* Celebration of Lights (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010, 5-9pm, weather permitting) at Menominee Park on W. 20th Ave. in Oshkosh (877-303-9200) (fee reduced with food donations).
* Country Christmas (Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010, Sun-Thur 5-9pm, Fri-Sat/Holidays 5-10pm) at Country Springs Hotel property on Golf Rd. in Pewaukee (800-547-6640) (fee).
*La Salette Shrine (Nov. 26, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, 5-9pm) on Road KD in Twin Lakes (508-222-5410) (donations).
*Rotary in Lights (Nov. 29, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, dusk-9pm) at Village Park in Waunakee (608-220-1588) (donations).
*Candy Cane Lane (Nov. 27-Dec. 28, 2009, Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun 5-10pm) from Oklahoma to Montana Avenues and 92nd to 96th Streets in West Allis (donations).

Wyoming
*Pioneer Square in Worland (307-347-3226).

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