Huge thanks to our friends at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board for putting this together!

The tradition of lighting the exterior of a home during holiday season goes back centuries, with various cultures using them as a symbol of welcome and warmth. These days, especially in Montgomery County, Pa., revelers have certainly kicked things up a notch.

So grab your family and friends, make sure your phone is well-charged (both for picture-taking and getting directions) and head out. Be respectful along the way – these are residential neighborhoods, after all – and be safe. But enjoy the color, lights and sounds of the season.

Ambler 
1320 East Butler Pike

This magical outdoor light display features thousands of lights that will warm the hearts and dazzle the eyes of all who come to visit, while also giving back to the community. Acteon Networks, LLC President, Jack Yoast, is passionate about hosting the light show at his home every year. Donations made by visitors throughout the season are distributed to local non-profit and charitable organizations.

Monday through Thursday: 5:45PM – 9:00PM

Friday & Saturday: 5:45PM – 10:00PM

Sunday: 5:15PM – 9:00PM

(Weather and ground conditions permitting.)

Abington
1075 Arbuta Road

Light up the Night is a Holiday light display in Abington, PA run by the Kaye Family. It opened in 2008 and has never missed a year. The lights are on every night (weather permitting) from November 17, 2018 to February 6, 2019. The display consists of many yard characters, inflatables, and almost 10,000 incandescent and LED mini lights! There is no interactive part of the display and there is no area to walk through the display (in fact we ask that no one walks through the display for safety reasons), but please feel free to drive by whenever you like!

Collegeville 

15 Glen Farms Drive

These neighbors obviously share both their property lines and their love of the holidays. Two side-by-side homes feature just about every holiday icon possible, from gingerbread men to Wise men, highlighted in their electric glory.

Hatboro

3708 Reninger Road

This dazzling front lawn requires a few moments to take it all in. The Santa seated in a giant chair at the sidewalk is startlingly lifelike. And yes, that’s a firetruck in lights on the roof!

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