Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Lehigh Valley Zoo's walk-through light show spreads 1.7 million lights over its grounds in the Trexler Nature Preserve, with holiday scenes, fire pits, hot chocolate, nightly princess performances and Santa photos. It runs on 37 nights from mid-November to Jan 2, about 10 miles from Allentown.
| Dates | November 13, 2026 to January 2, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Mon, Nov 23, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Most event nights 5 pm to 9 pm Open to 10 pm on Nov 27-28, Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 23 and 26; closes at 8 pm on Nov 24, Dec 2-3 and Jan 1. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Adults $16, children 2-11 $14 online ($18 and $16 at the event); members $10; under 2 free; $13 on opening night Nov 13; VIP from $35; free parking (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Lehigh Valley Zoo in the Trexler Nature Preserve, northwest of Allentown, 5150 Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA 18078 |
Checked on Lehigh Valley Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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When is Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 13, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Mon, Nov 23, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Most event nights 5 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Adults $16, children 2-11 $14 online ($18 and $16 at the event); members $10; under 2 free; $13 on opening night Nov 13; VIP from $35; free parking (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.
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