Welcome to our guide to the best neighborhood Christmas lights! Each year, communities transform their streets into glowing winter wonderlands, with homes decked in twinkling lights, inflatables, and festive decor that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Whether you’re looking for dazzling light shows synchronized to holiday music, classic decorations that warm the heart, or entire blocks aglow with cheer, our guide covers the top neighborhoods to visit. Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and prepare to be enchanted by the brightest and most beautiful displays nearby. Download our map to take with you on your drive!
Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights
16 Beauclaire Lane | Fairport – Unconfirmed for 2024
This house is in a neighborhood up a steep hill and on a road with a cul de sac. Expect to take your time waiting in line to drive by this beautiful display!
Raggi Christmas Light Show | Farmington
6221 Buckskin Drive, Farmington
For 2024, will run from Thanksgiving evening starting at 6:30pm to New Year’s Eve. Hours are Sunday to Thursday 4:30-10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 4:30pm-11:00pm. Many houses in this neighborhood are decorated and synced to music on 91.1FM. One can drive slowly through the neighborhood and enjoy the light but traffic can be backed up to get in. Cash donations are being taken for The John F. Russo Jr Memorial Fund.
Rahway Festival of Lights | Gates
90 Rahway Lane, Rochester
Many homes along Rahway have whole lawns decorated for Christmas!
TM Holiday Lights | Gates
18 Charter Circle, Rochester
Will be up and ready for 2024 on November 29. A modern spin to some of your classic Christmas songs. Over 40,000 lights synchronized on FM 98.1. Weekdays 5pm-9pm and weekends 5pm- 10:30pm. For the best view drive past the home and come back around the circle.
Endicar Drive | Irondequoit
Many houses on Endicar Drive in Irondequoit are decked out. Note that this road ends in a cul de sac!
Colony Lane Circle of Lights | Henrietta
Colony Lane, Rochester
The Colony Lane Circle of Lights is gearing up for another year of Holiday cheer! Santa and friends will be out beginning Saturday, November 30 from 6:30 to 8 PM, and every Friday and Saturday night during those times, every weekend until Christmas. We are privileged to be able collect shelf stable food donations for the Rush Henrietta Area Food Terminal (RHAFT) again this year. The donation box is out 24/7 in the cul-de-sac.
ILLoominations Light Show | Hilton
865 Burritt Rd, Hilton
Show will start on November 28 for 2024. The Christmas show runs Sunday-Thursday from dusk until 10:00pm and Friday-Saturday dusk until 11:00pm. Tune to 99.1fm to hear the synchronized music with the lights. The show is about an hour long and starts on Thanksgiving. On the weekends Santa, buddy the elf and or the Grinch have been know to stop by!
Havenshire Holidays | Penfield
34 Havenshire Road, Rochester
Wrights Bright Lights | Penfield
9 Burning Lane Tree, Penfield
Lights On Santa Drive | Pittsford
20 Santa Drive, Pittsford
Stonebridge Lane | Pittsford – Unconfirmed for 2024
There are many beautifully decorated homes to enjoy on this street!
Clearview Drive | Spencerport
Pete’s Holiday Light Display | Webster
1028 Bay Road, Webster
Over 95,000 lights! This house is far back on a private driveway going east off Bay Road, just north of the Sunoco gas station at Bay and Ridge. The drive is the first right after the gas station. It is dark at the driveway entrance and be aware there are a lot of potholes. Cannot access from Maple Dr.
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