We track 2 displays in Dover.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Dover that means about 5:33 PM in early December and 5:35 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 6:01 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Dover typically drop to around 52°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:33 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:35 PM | 6:01 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:40 PM | 6:06 PM |
$9-10attraction1/3-mile outdoor walking traillights synchronized to musicSanta meet and greetfoam play area on select nightsunpaved trail with uneven ground
A ticketed third-of-a-mile outdoor walking trail in Dover where the lights are synchronized to music, with Santa meet-and-greets and a foam play zone on select nights. The trail is unpaved with uneven ground.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
$30 per carload (up to 8 people); $20 on drive-through-only nightsdrive-thrutwo miles of drive-thru Christmas lightswalk-through Santa's VillageSanta visitsgames and holiday shopping
The Hillsborough County Fairgrounds runs two miles of drive-through Christmas lights paired with a walkable Santa's Village offering games, shopping, and Santa visits. A carload of up to eight people pays one flat price, discounted on nights when only the drive-through operates.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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