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Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
More than a million lights at Brookside Gardens — timed twilight entry from 5 PM (closed Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Day).
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · timed entry from 5 p.m. (closed Nov 23–26, Dec 24–25, Jan 1)
WhereBrookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton (Montgomery)
Cost$13.99 off-peak / $16.99 peak; ages 4 & under free
Winter Lights Festival
Gaithersburg's 31st Winter Lights Festival drives 3.5 miles past 450-plus displays at Seneca Creek — advance date-specific tickets.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 (closed Dec 25) · Sun–Thu opens 6 PM last entry 9 PM; Fri–Sat opens 6 PM last entry 10 PM
WhereSeneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg (Montgomery)
Cost$15 Mon–Thu / $25 Fri–Sun per vehicle; $35 for 15+ passenger vehicles
Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park
You stay in your car the whole way as the drive-through route winds past light displays across Watkins Regional Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027, 5–9:30 p.m.
WhereWatkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
Cost$20 per car; larger vehicles $80–$240
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