# Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park > Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 1 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409 - Ages: All ages (two-mile drive-through tour from vehicle; ideal for babies, toddlers, and grandparents) - Price: $20 per car, van, or minivan; $30 for large passenger vans/mini-buses; 3D glasses $5 for pair of two (benefits SPCA of Anne Arundel County). - Organizer: SPCA of Anne Arundel County - Official page: https://www.lightsonthebay.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/lights-on-the-bay-at-sandy-point-state-park--listing-19ddc6ef48944b6781878b5a ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Zoo Lights at The Maryland Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/zoo-lights-at-the-maryland-zoo--listing-6e3f81eb8de85109c8cd7767) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 4. 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