It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The weather is chilly… there are holiday festivities happening… and our neighborhoods and businesses are decking the halls. For many families in Chester County, finding the very best holiday light displays is an annual tradition.
We’ve put together this list of our favorite holiday lights in Chester County, including West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, Phoenixville, Kennett Square, Chester Springs and more!
If we’ve forgotten any of your favorites, please drop us a note so we can add to our list. Thanks.
Happy Holidays!
Downingtown
Home for the Holidays Decorating Contest
The Downingtown Borough Parks & Rec Committee are organizing a Holiday lights contest for homes in the borough. For a $5 donation to the Coatesville VA Hospital, visitors will get a map of the participating homes and a chance to vote for their favorites. Winners win cash prizes and a coveted yard sign displaying their Best in the Borough status. Fun for a good cause… sounds good to us! More Information
ChestNut Lights
Details for this holiday light display West Bradford Township in 2016 are still to be released, but it is always a local favorite. Stay tuned for details. More Information
Here’s a video of the Chestnut Lights display:
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade
Dec 10, Lancaster Avenue comes to life with the sights and sounds of Christmas! Local businesses along Main Street also open their doors with special deals just for Parade Day! More Information
Hopewell Lane, Downingtown, Map
Victoria Crossing Neighborhood, Map
Kennett Square
A Longwood Christmas
While this event does come with a price, it is a experience unmatched in our region. They deck more than their halls to provide an environment rich with sparkle and holiday warmth… even when the weather is cold! More Information
Check it Out:
Nottingham
Herr’s Christmas Snacktackular
The good folks at Herr’s open their property for families to drive through and enjoy the holiday lights. More Information
Wayne
Christmas in Wayne
Dec 2, This wonderful event includes a parade, tree lighting, Santa and more. More Information
Phoenixville
Phoenixville Christmas Parade
Dec 2, A parade… tree lighting… what more could you want!? More Information
Phoenixville Firebird Festival
Dec 3, Downtown Phoenixville comes to life with their biggest even of the year… live music, food, craft vendors and fun! More Information
Phoenixville Candlelight Tour
Dec 3, Many of Phoenixville’s most beautiful homes deck their halls and invite you to take a look. More Information
Exton
Whiteland Towne Center Horsedrawn Carriage Rides with Santa
Who wouldn’t love to go dashing through the cold with Santa? Jump on in and take a ride! More Information
Neighborhood surrounding Exton Elementary School, Map
West Chester
West Chester Christmas Parade
Dec 2, Sponsored by QVC, the event’s organizers are promising the biggest trade yet! The day’s events also include holiday open houses around town at many businesses as well as the Jingle Elf Run & Walk. More Information
Holiday Cheer on Nobb Hill Drive
1102 Nobb Hill Drive, West Chester, This wonderful family goes all out decorating their home for their community to enjoy. Their only request in return is that visitors bring toys for donation to the Chester County Hospital pediatric unit. More Information
West Chester Griswolds- 304 Dutton Mill Rd More Information
Coatesville
Coatesville Christmas Parade
Dec 3,This event is one of the strongest traditions in Coatesville’s history, running right down Lincoln Highway they pack tons of fun into the parade each year. More information
Coatesville Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 2, Gateway Park More Information
Coatesville Winter Wonderland
Dec 10, Gateway Park Santa Claus is coming to town! More Information
