We track 2 displays in Arlington. 1 of them are free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Arlington that means about 5:22 PM in early December and 5:24 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:51 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Arlington typically drop to around 36°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:22 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:24 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:29 PM | 5:56 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Arlington cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 0 public car parks and 1 public toilet. There is no shortage of cafés and takeaways for a hot drink on the way round.
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More than 200 homes participate in this Arlington drive-through tradition, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2025 with special designations for houses decorated all 50 years. Roughly 40,000 visitors pass through each season, with holiday music available on the car radio.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
$19-$24 ages 12+, $14-$16 kids 4-11, vip $30-$40attractionwalk-throughticketedmusiccharacter appearances
A family farm tradition of more than 20 years in Arlington featuring a twinkling light trail, a 'fire & ice' show, Santa and reindeer visits, a 200-foot holiday slide, hot cocoa, and crafts.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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