Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
The legendary Christmas light displays by Dyker Heights residents. Hundreds of homes participate in NYC's largest residential light show.
NYC's largest free Christmas lights - Dog-friendly
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Tradition since the 1980s. Blocks between 11th-13th Ave, 83rd-86th St are covered with tens of thousands of lights, giant Santas, and inflatables. Tour buses visit regularly.
- Free viewing
- Free photo opportunities
- Transportation (Uber/taxi recommended)
- Weekday evenings less crowded (tour buses on weekends)
- Take Uber/Lyft there, then walk around
- Start at 85th St & 12th Ave corner
Mind-blowing! Every house tries to outdo each other with decorations. Best to go on a weeknight to avoid the tour bus crowds. Walk around for about an hour to see everything.
Took an Uber from Manhattan and it was so worth it! The houses are insanely decorated. Some have animatronics, giant Santas, whole nativity scenes. Free and dog-friendly!