Holiday Events in Washington County, MD (2026): Lights, Tree Lightings and Markets
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In Washington County, the season centers on Hagerstown City Park, where the lights move to music you can play on your car radio. Here's our 2026 list for Hagerstown, with the dates, times, costs and addresses we checked in early November. Tap any photo to go straight to the event's page.
Before you go: holiday hours and weather can change plans, so check the event's website the day you head out.
Washington County holiday events, in date order
City Park Lighting Kickoff
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When: Friday, Dec. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. (lights on at 7 p.m.)
Cost: Free
Good to know: Family activities before the big moment.
Where: Hagerstown City Park, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Event page: hagerstownmd.org/1130/City-Park-Lighting
City Park Drive-Through Lights
When: Nightly through December, 5 to 11 p.m.
Cost: See website
Good to know: Tune to 90.3 FM for the light and music show.
Where: Hagerstown City Park, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Event page: hagerstownmd.org/1130/City-Park-Lighting
Merry and Bright Holiday Lights Tour
When: Friday, Dec. 11, departures at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Cost: $15 lower deck, $20 upper deck
Good to know: A 40-minute ride through downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Park at the Hub City Garage.
Where: 19 Rochester Place, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Event page: hagerstownmd.org/1130/City-Park-Lighting
Washington County holiday events: quick answers
When do the Hagerstown City Park lights turn on in 2026?
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. The kickoff runs 5 to 8 p.m. and the lights come on at 7 p.m. The drive-through then runs nightly through December, 5 to 11 p.m.
Make it a holiday quest
How many can you check off before New Year's? A tree lighting, a lights show and a holiday market. One is Elf level, two is Reindeer, all three is Santa. Tag us on Instagram when you finish your quest.
More Maryland holiday guides
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