Sandy Point Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
A two-mile drive along the Chesapeake Bay past 70 animated and still light displays, run for more than 30 years as a fundraiser for the Anne Arundel County SPCA. It is about 30 miles from Baltimore.
| Dates | November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Sunday to Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm Open every night, holidays included. Lights & Leashes, a walk-through with dogs, runs Nov 20 to 22, 5 to 9 pm, before the drive-through opens. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. $25 per car, $40 for large vans, minibuses and trolleys, $60 for buses; 3D glasses $5; online tickets carry a $3.52 fee (2026) |
| Type | Drive-through light show |
| Length | A two-mile drive past 70 light displays |
| Where | Sandy Point State Park, by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409 |
| Dogs | Dogs can walk the route on a leash only on the three Lights & Leashes nights, Nov 20 to 22. |
Checked on SPCA of Anne Arundel County, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Sandy Point Christmas Lights
When is Sandy Point Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Hours: Sunday to Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Sandy Point Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. $25 per car, $40 for large vans, minibuses and trolleys, $60 for buses; 3D glasses $5; online tickets carry a $3.52 fee (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Sandy Point Christmas Lights a drive-through?
Yes: you stay in your car and drive the route.