# Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Spectacular

> Place to go for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Daily from Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 27, 2026) through Jan 3, 2027. Best viewing hours…
- Dates: Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3
- Where: Dyker Heights Residential Neighborhood, 1152 84th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228
- Ages: All ages (stroller-friendly neighborhood sidewalks; bundle up warmly for outdoor walking)
- Price: Free self-guided neighborhood walk; cash donations accepted at select homes for local charities
- Schedule: Daily from Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 27, 2026) through Jan 3, 2027. Best viewing hours are 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Most homeowners turn off major outdoor lighting displays by 9:30 PM.
- Organizer: Dyker Heights Homeowners & Community
- Official page: https://www.dykerheightslightsguide.com
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

One of America's most extravagant grassroots holiday traditions, the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to a charming residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn. Homeowners spend months designing museum-caliber displays featuring towering 30-foot inflatable Santas, motorized life-sized toy soldiers, animated nativity scenes, and hundreds of thousands of synchronized twinkling lights. The heart of the display spans 83rd to 86th Streets between 11th and 13th Avenues, with the legendary Lucy Spata house on 84th Street and the Polizzotto home on 12th Avenue serving as perennial highlights. Family tip: Travel via the D train to 79th St or R train to 86th St and walk; neighborhood street parking is extremely limited.

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