The holiday season has arrived in Grays Harbor County, bringing twinkling lights, festive cheer, and countless opportunities to make magical memories with family and friends. This year the local towns are pulling out all the stops to spread holiday joy that captures the spirit of the season. There is something for everyone. So, bundle up, bring your friends and loved ones and experience the wonder of the holidays! Here is where to see 2024 Christmas light displays in Grays Harbor County.
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Holiday Light Parade
Olympic Stadium
101 28th Street
The Hoquiam Holiday Lighted Car Parade is happening Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free event is open to the public. The lighted car parade winds through Hoquiam for about an hour spreading holiday happiness for all! It is no problem if you do not have a fancy car. Just decorate your vehicle with some lights and bring your holiday spirit to join in the fun. Santa will be making an appearance too. So, whether you are driving or simply watching, this is a great way to celebrate the season with family and friends. So don’t miss this magical community event!
Aberdeen
WinterFest Trolley Express
Aberdeen Art Center
K Street Entrance
The WinterFest Trolley Express is a family-friendly free event sure to please. The light tour runs on
Friday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can get onto a trolley starting at Alder Grove Gallery on K Street. So come and hop on with your family and friends to enjoy a festive ride through the beautifully lit Broadway Hill area. Cocoa, cookies and holiday music will trim the experience in the perfect mood.
WinterFest offers fun things to do all weekend including breakfast with Santa at Messy Jessy’s. Aberdeen’s holiday market brimming with vendors will add to your shopping and browsing fun too.
Bench Drive Neighborhood
Off Wishkah Road inside Aberdeen City Limits
You can also take a drive through the sparkling lights in the Bench Drive neighborhood. This spot is a growing light destination neighborhood and worth checking out. Local businesses are also in the holiday spirit by decorating their windows. This makes shopping for the perfect gift all the more fun.
Bel-Aire (Aberdeen Hill) Neighborhood
Eastern part of Aberdeen that overlooks the city’s core
Aberdeen Hill is a distinguished residential area in Aberdeen that is known for its annual effort to engage in festive light displays. The area is worth a drive through to check out the neighborhood’s light happenings and holiday spirit.
Ocean Shores
Ace Light the Night Tour of Lights
641 Point Brown Avenue
Mark your calendar and pack up your car with cookies, holiday tunes and your favorite people to join the Ace Light the Night Tour of Lights on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. This treasured community event is one not to miss! At the start of the tour, everyone turns on their hazard lights (up to 75 cars lined up) and travels the route planned by Buck Electric Ace Hardware through brilliant light displays entered into the annual Light the Night Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest. If you cannot attend event day, Ace is going to publish a map so you can enjoy the lights at your convenience. Be sure to visit their Facebook for the map.
Duck Lake Drive
Eastern side of Ocean Shores near the freshwater Duck Lake
Duck Lake Drive is a peaceful area that connects key neighborhoods and offers access to waterfront homes, parks and the Ocean Shores Golf Course. Duck Lake is another great route to explore to find homes decorated with elaborate lights and festive decorations.
Satsop
Harbor Lights Music & Laser Show 2024
Satsop Business Park
Satsop West Cooling Tower
150 Technology Lane, Elma
Don’t miss the Harbor Lights Holiday Music & Laser Show at Satsop Business Park. This event is popular and happens December 11-12. There are three shows per day at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. You must secure a free ticket here to go, as space is limited. You remain in your car to enjoy the show like a drive-in movie so remember to bring your own snacks. You will get to tune into the radio to enjoy the synchronized holiday music. Each show is 35 minutes and promises to dazzle you with spectacular laser displays.
Montesano
Montesano Festival of Lights 2024
Montesano
Montesano is the place to be on Dec 13-15 to celebrate the town’s Festival of Lights with a Tinsel, Tractors & Traditions! theme. The beloved festival gives you three days of fun-filled festivities for the whole family. There will be local vendors and plenty of cheer to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Seabrook
Seabrook Jolly Days 2024
4275 SR 109, Pacific Beach
Bundle up and head to Seabrook on Saturday, December 21 for the Seabrook Holiday Parade, which starts at 6 p.m. in the Town Center. Expect good cheer, festive floats, lights, lively traditional music and a snow drop to set a perfect holiday mood. The event is free for the entire family and is part of Jolly Days. Visit Meriweather Square after the parade to admire Seabrook’s spectacular tree, a stunning centerpiece that adds even more charm Seabrook during the Christmas season.
