Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park

About this adventure

Perched on the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay right beside the majestic Bay Bridge in Annapolis, Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park is a premier drive-through holiday light show spanning a two-mile scenic coastal route. Featuring more than 70 animated and stationary light displays, the tour highlights classic holiday themes as well as regional maritime favorites, including Chesapeake Bay skipjacks, frolicking blue crabs, historic colonial Annapolis landmarks, and Santa's North Pole workshop. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Seamless Family Drive-Thru: Experience the entire two-mile light show from the warmth and safety of your car while listening to festive tunes, making it exceptionally accessible for sleepy toddlers, nursing babies, and multigenerational families. • 3D Holiday Glasses: Children are thrilled by special 3D holographic glasses available at the entrance gate that transform every twinkling light point into dancing snowflakes and gingerbread men. • Scavenger Hunt: Families can participate in a free nightly scavenger hunt to spot hidden animal characters throughout the displays. • Benefiting Animals: All event proceeds directly support the SPCA of Anne Arundel County in providing shelter and care for homeless pets.