Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2026 Dates and Hours
- FIRST NIGHT27 NOVFriday, the day after Thanksgiving
- EVERY NIGHT4:30 PM → 9–10 PMdusk to switch-off
- LAST NIGHTS~31 DECmost come down early January
On every evening of the season from dusk, about 4:30–5 pm, to about 9–10 pm. The first houses light up the day after Thanksgiving; homeowners switch on in their own time, so go from early December to see every house lit.
When does the Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026 season start and end
The Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026 dates run from about Friday 27 November to New Year's Eve. Tap a stretch of the season to see what you'll find on the streets.
Switching on
The first houses light up the day after Thanksgiving. Some displays are still going up, so you may find gaps on the blocks.
Fully lit
Almost every display is up and the crowds haven't peaked yet. Weeknights right after dusk are the calmest of the whole season.
Busiest
The fullest streets of the year, especially Friday to Sunday around 7 pm. Traffic around the blocks is gridlocked.
Last nights
The displays stay up through Christmas week to about New Year's Eve, and most come down in the first days of January.
Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026 hours: what time does Dyker Heights lights end
The lights come on at dusk, about 4:30–5 pm, and most switch off around 9–10 pm. Each homeowner decides, so some go dark earlier and a few stay on later. Pick a time to see what to expect.
Lights coming on
Dusk falls around 4:30–5 pm and the houses switch on one by one. Few people yet.
All lit, still calm
Most displays are on and the sidewalks are still easy to walk — the best hour of the evening.
Peak crowds
The busiest moment of the night, especially at weekends. Expect lines at the best-known houses.
Easing off
Crowds start to thin, and most bakeries on 13th Ave close around now.
First houses go dark
Some homeowners switch off from about 9 pm. Most are still on.
Mostly off
By about 10 pm most displays are dark. Don't plan to arrive this late.
Best night for Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026
Weeknights right after dusk are the calmest. Friday to Sunday — and the two weeks before Christmas — are the busiest, with the biggest crowds around 7 pm.
Weeknights are the quietest. Arrive right after dusk and you'll have room on the sidewalks.
One of the best nights: weeknight crowds, everything lit from early December.
Still a weeknight — easy walking, especially before 7 pm.
Quieter than the weekend, though busier in the two weeks before Christmas.
The weekend crowd arrives. Go straight after dusk or expect full sidewalks around 7 pm.
The busiest night of the week. Gridlocked streets — don't drive.
Busy, especially in mid-December. Early evening is the better bet.
Tours run rain or shine. “The snowstorm started at the beginning of our trip, but what's better than a white Christmas?”
Viktor, Canada · Dec 2025Dyker Heights Christmas lights tour dates
Tours start in late November; the first night's availability differs by tour. Pick your date in the calendar.
Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026 FAQ
When is Dyker Heights Christmas lights 2026?
From the day after Thanksgiving, Friday 27 November 2026, to about New Year's Eve, every evening from dusk.
When do the Dyker Heights Christmas lights start?
The first houses light up around the day after Thanksgiving; by early December almost every display is on.
When do the Dyker Heights Christmas lights end?
Most displays stay up to about 31 December and come down in the first days of January; sources range from New Year's Eve to early January.
Are the lights on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
The displays stay up through Christmas, but each homeowner decides when to switch on. Tour availability for those dates shows in the calendar.
Is the first night worth it?
Some houses are still setting up in late November. For the full show, go from early December.
What if it rains?
The lights stay on and tours run rain or shine. Bring an umbrella and shoes for wet sidewalks.
