Lights on the Bay
Visitors enjoy a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay featuring more than 70 animated and stationary holiday light displays. Guests can participate in a scavenger hunt by spotting items along the roadway, wear 3-D glasses to enhance the views, and enjoy the sights from the comfort of their vehicles. All proceeds benefit the shelter and care of animals through the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
$25 per car; $40 for large passenger vans, minibuses, and trolleys; $60 for buses; 3D glasses $5. Online purchases through Eventbrite have a $3.52 processing fee; no fees apply when paying at the gate with cash or credit cards. Sponsor Nights offer $5 off admission. Military personnel and first responders get $5 off admission at the gate on December 21 and December 27, 2026, with valid ID.
Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 5:00–9:00 PM; Friday & Saturday: 5:00–10:00 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Annapolis
Food & Drink
Kettle popcorn is offered for the ride.
Pets
The page invites furry companions to the event. It separately describes Lights & Leashes as a walk-through session where pets must be on a leash.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online if you want a QR code ready to present at the entry gate.
- Consider a weekday visit or arriving early; weekends are described as the busiest nights.
- Pick up a scavenger hunt card at the gate so you can spot the listed items along the route.
- Bring your own 3-D glasses or purchase them at the park entrance; they are a separate add-on.
- Tune your car radio to 97.1 FM to hear holiday music during the drive.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sponsor Nights offer a discount on admission.
- Military personnel and first responders get a discount at the gate on December 21 and 27 with valid ID; the FAQ lists Military Mondays on December 7 and 21.
- The three-night Lights & Leashes walk-through is a separate event before the drive-through season; pets must be leashed.
- Santa visits during Lights & Leashes and on select days during the show; dates are not finalized.
- Buy 3D glasses separately at the park entrance.
Links & Contact
Run by SPCA of Anne Arundel County
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for families and pets?
The event welcomes friends, family and furry companions; pets can enjoy the display from your vehicle.
Can I buy admission at the gate, or should I get tickets online?
Both options are available. Online tickets provide a QR code to show at the gate; gate payments are accepted by cash or card.
What can we do during the drive?
See more than 70 light displays, pick up a scavenger hunt card at the gate, and tune your radio to 97.1 FM for holiday music.
Are 3-D glasses included?
No. They can be purchased separately at the park entrance.
How do we get to Sandy Point State Park?
The park is at the western end of the Bay Bridge. Use exit 32 from Route 50, and enter the park name or its address into your navigation app.
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