Still, it is quite expensive for what you get. But beyond supporting the zoo with this fee you also get a timed entry ticket which made accessing the lights a breeze (we were checked in and on property in under 10 minutes). In 2021, the fee to enter was $40 for members and $50 for non-members and was a significant jump over others mentioned on this list. The downside of the zoo light display is its cost. This is coupled with a podcast to learn about what you can see when visiting the zoo during the day and is a good option for those with young kids who love animals. This mile-long drive through the zoo does not see any animals, but instead displays (mostly) static animal light displays along the route. In 2020 the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium opened a drive-thru light display to help showcase exhibits at the zoo and (of course) fundraise. Check their social media before visiting as they have been known to close during inclement weather. Overly's Country Christmas is located at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds at 116 Blue Ribbon Lane outside of Greensburg, PA. When we left after our visit, the line of cars waiting for a spot was quite long! As such, arriving early to this one is key as the lot tends to turn over just once every 90 minutes or so. But coupled with the smaller size of the Westmoreland Fairgrounds there may be waits to enter as the lot only has room for about 175 cars. Much like with Shadrack's above, Overly's Country Christmas is popular. When you enter the park, you have the option to drive-through a short but festive Christmas light display as well before pulling into the parking lot to start the experience and get into holiday cheer. Overly's Country Christmas in Westmoreland County is primarily designed to be a Christmas village with shops, animal displays, Santa, and more along with beautiful decorations and lights. Note that surge pricing “Anytime Tickets” must be purchased for the two weeks leading up to Christmas and a few days after. Tickets can be purchased for visits online in advanced but are not timed entry. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland is located at the Butler County Fairgrounds at 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect, PA and is open from mid-November to early-January. However, your experiences will most certainly vary here as this one is quite popular. We personally visited after Christmas and drove right in shortly after they opened and enjoyed a relatively brisk drive through the lights in about 30 minutes. At the end of the tour, visitors have the option to head inside for a small Christmas Village experience as well.īut with its size comes its popularity, and Shadrack's is known to have multi-hour waits at the entrance, and even offers an express pass at an additional fee- so planning your visit accordingly is key. The two-mile route features customized light displays where most are synchronized to music that can be enjoyed on your radio.

Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at the Butler County Fairgrounds is the most technically advanced drive-thru light show in the Pittsburgh region. However, we felt we would be doing you a disservice if we didn't mention a few other light viewing opportunities that take place outside of your car as well!

Note: Many of the experiences below are drive-thru light displays such that you can enjoy the holiday lights and decorations from the comfort of your own car. So in this one, we wanted to curate all the best places where you can see holiday lights and decorations in the region! There are many reasons to love the holiday season in Pittsburgh, and perhaps one of the most amazing ones is your ability to see many beautiful Christmas lights all over the region.įrom the holiday displays downtown, to the many drive-thru light shows, and more, there really is no shortage of impressive Christmas lights in Pittsburgh. Please confirm these directly with any business or attraction prior to visiting. Pricing, operating hours, or menus may have changed since our initial visit and may not be reflected in subsequent updates. Please check out our Terms and Conditions. Disclaimer: Our site uses demographic data, email opt-ins, display advertising, and affiliate links.

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