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Holiday Lights Starts November 13
The holiday season shines bright at Kennywood! Take a stroll through more than three million twinkling lights and snap a photo with the tallest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania. Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks, hop on 20+ family and thrill rides, explore Gingerbread Junction, share your wish list with Santa, and enjoy special entertainment for all! Plus, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends Clarice, Bumble, and Sam the Snowman.
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Buy a 2027 Gold or Platinum Season Pass and enjoy this year's Holiday Lights for FREE!
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Millions of Lights
Explore dazzling light displays and immersive themed areas like Candy Cane Lane and Gingerbread Junction. Plus, marvel at more than 250,000 lights on Pennsylvania's tallest Christmas tree!
20+ Rides & Attractions
Shows & Entertainment
Enjoy festive shows and high-energy entertainment! Watch as thousands of lights come together to holiday hits around the Lagoon, catch a merry musical, and meet classic Christmas characters.
🍭 Festive Food & Drinks
In addition to all your favorite Kennywood fare, including Potato Patch® fries, Holiday Lights offers all-new seasonal treats! From the popular Dinner with Santa experience to delicious desserts and delightful drinks, there's a new flavor for everyone to discover.
Shows & Entertainment
You're not going to want to miss exciting new shows and entertainment this holiday season! More details coming soon.
Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and Friends
Visit Christmastown to meet Rudolph and his friends Clarice, Bumble, and Sam the Snowman in this interactive walkthrough experience.
Model Trains
Located in the Penny Arcade, our massive model train display is the perfect place to take a break from the outside lights and warm up.
Santa Meet & Greet
The season isn't complete without sharing your wish list! Stop by Celebration Station in Gingerbread Junction for an enchanting meet & greet with Santa.
Letters to Santa
Don't forget to write - and send - your letter to Santa. His special helpers created a pop-up post office at Kennywood with direct mailing to the North Pole!
Holiday Bonfire
Grab an order of Potato Patch® fries or hot chocolate (or both) and warm up next to a crackling fire near Noah's Ark.
Photo Ops & More
Take a stroll through the lights and discover dozens of photo ops, character encounters, winter activities, and more!
FAQs
Holiday Lights is Pittsburgh's Home for the Holidays! During Kennywood's Christmastime event, take a stroll among more than three million twinkling lights, and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Savor the flavors of new festive foods and holiday drinks. Plus, there are rides for the kids and special entertainment for all.
Holiday Lights occurs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 13 through December 13 and daily from December 18 through January 3, 2027 (park closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Click here to see the Holiday Lights calendar.
Your Holiday Lights ticket includes access to Kennywood as a winter wonderland! Stroll through the park and enjoy millions of lights, rides, seasonal shows and entertainment.
The following Season Passholders receive unlimited admission to Holiday Lights in 2026:
- 2027 Gold (2026 + 2027 Admission)
- 2027 Platinum (2026 + 2027 Admission)
- 2026 Gold
- 2026 Platinum
Holiday Lights Entrance Process
All guests pass through our weapons detection system, which uses advanced digital sensors, at the front gate. Signage is in place to inform guests they are entering a security screening area.
Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy
Guests age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age (with valid ID) to enter the park at all times during Holiday Lights.
Holiday Lights Bag Policy
Only bags within the dimensions of 15” x 15” x 15”, as well as medical and diaper bags, are permitted during Holiday Lights.
Holiday Lights Outside Food & Beverage Policy
Outside food and beverages are not permitted during Holiday Lights, with the exception of one sealed bottle of water or Guests with special dietary needs.
Enjoy more than 20 rides and attractions during Holiday Lights!
- Coal Haulin' Convoy
- Crazy Trolley
- Dizzy Dynamo
- Fire Bustin' Brigade
- Jack Rabbit
- Kangaroo
- Kenny's Cargo Drop
- Lil' Phantom
- Merry-Go-Round
- Musik Express
- Noah's Ark
- Olde Kennywood Railroad (Gingerbread Express)
- Parker's Cloud Cruisers
- Pirate
- Potato Smash
- Red Baron
- Spinvasion
- Steel City Choppers
- Turtle
- Turtle Chase
- Wacky Wheel
- Whirlwind
All rides are weather permitting. Select rides will operate on nights temperatures remain above 40 degrees.
Yes! Discounts are available during Holiday Lights for groups of 10 or more. Visit our Group Sales page for all the details!
Yes! Speedy Pass is available during Holiday Lights for select rides.
What is Speedy Pass?
Speedy Pass is a virtual queue that helps you spend less time in line and get more fun out of your day! Use your mobile device to choose one of three Speedy Pass options based on how much time you want to save. All day long, Speedy Pass will tell you when to arrive at your chosen rides and haunts to minimize your wait. Or choose the One Shot option for instant access on any single ride!
Speedy Pass is always available at the park! Scan the QR code at each participating ride, or visit the Speedy Pass booth near Sky Rocket's entrance to start your session.