Stay Cozy in Your Car with Metro Detroit’s Best Drive-Thru Holiday Light Shows

Enjoy a drive-thru holiday experience with your kids this year at these spots in metro Detroit.

Sometimes going to a holiday lights event can be a whole ordeal. Maybe the weather isn’t the best or maybe your child seems too cranky to get out of the car and walk around. Either way, metro Detroit has some great holiday light events that you can view from the inside of your own vehicle.

These drive-thru holiday lights in metro Detroit are as extravagant as ever! Be sure to get your tickets, put on some holiday tunes and enjoy them with the whole family.

This article was recently published on Dec. 2, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. It included her adding drive-thru holiday lights to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best drive-thru holiday lights in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.

Wayne County Lightfest at the Merriman Hollow Park Area

holiday-displays-and-tree-lightings-in-metro-detroit
Photo credit: Wayne County Lightfest

Nov. 21-Dec. 24, 2024 (Wednesdays-Sundays) 

  • Address: 7651 Merriman Road, Westland
  • Cost: $5/car (cash only)

This magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park displays nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

Magic of Lights at Pine Knob Music Theatre

Magic of Lights at Pine Knob
Photo credit: 313 Presents

Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 2024

  • Address: 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston
  • Cost: $23/standard vehicle advanced ticket, $30/standard vehicle on weekday, $35/standard vehicle on weekend

Drive through this holiday themed light display with different characters and themes using the latest LED technology and digital animations.

The Big, Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester 

Lagniappe and Big Bright Lights in Downtown Rochester
Photo credit: Brad Ziegler Photography

Nov. 25, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025

  • Address: Downtown Rochester
  • Cost: Free

Drive through downtown Rochester to experience the storefronts all lit up with colorful lights for the holidays.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Metro Parent's Content Writer. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring metro Detroit with her son.

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