Holiday lights · MD

Christmas lights & holiday events in Maryland

Maryland's holidays range from quirky Baltimore neighborhood traditions to quiet garden walks just outside Washington.

Miracle on 34th Street

Neighborhood lights Baltimore, MD

Residents of a single block in Hampden cover their rowhouses in lights, strung across the street and around homemade decorations. The display marked its 78th year in 2025.

Visiting: Free and lit nightly from late November through New Year's Day; parking is tight, so walk in from nearby streets.

Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

Botanical garden lights Wheaton, MD

Montgomery Parks lights this public garden with more than a million LED lights shaped into animals, flowers and other natural forms. The half-mile walking path takes visitors through the gardens' 50 acres.

Visiting: Runs nightly (with a few closures) from late November into early January; tickets must be bought online in advance.

Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.

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