Illustration of four small felt figures in a wooden toy car driving under an arch of glowing string lights in the snow (Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show)

Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show

Guests drive through 1.7 miles of sparkling holiday light displays across the historic Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of their vehicle. The show combines classic holiday illuminations with signature Woodstock flair, including drone light shows on select evenings. Visitors can also stop at the Holiday Hub to enjoy dinner, live music, and photo opportunities.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

bethelwoodscenter.org

When

Hours

5:00 PM–10:00 PM; last entry at 9:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The Holiday Hub offers dinner, and Warm Up Wednesdays include one complimentary s’mores-kit voucher per vehicle, redeemable at the Hub.

Accessibility

The venue provides an accessibility system with screen-reader, keyboard-navigation, and accessibility-menu options.

Pets

Pets may be in the car, but may not be outside the vehicle or on the grounds.

Going?

Location

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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts · 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and nostalgic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy one ticket per carload, as a ticket covers one drive-through for the safe number of people in your vehicle.
  • Arrive anytime during the arrival window and enter before last entry, since no timed slot is required.
  • Choose Tuesday or Thursday if you want the option to drive through twice on one ticket.
  • Keep pets inside the vehicle throughout the visit, as they cannot go onto the grounds.
  • Consider a Dasher Pass for a Friday or Saturday visit if you want to skip the line.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sullivan 180 Walk-Thru Mondays replace the drive-through; the Holiday Hub is closed on Mondays.
  • On Walk-Thru Mondays, youth aged 11 and under enter free.
  • On Walk-Thru Mondays, bring a new, unwrapped toy for complimentary admission for one adult.
  • A drone light show is a new addition on select nights.
  • Two-Time Tuesdays and Thursdays let guests drive through twice for one price.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does admission work for the drive-through?

Tickets are purchased per carload, and one ticket covers the safe number of people in the vehicle for one drive-through.

Do I need to arrive for a timed slot?

No timed slot is required; arrive between the route’s opening and last entry.

What happens on Mondays?

There is no drive-through on Mondays; the separate Sullivan 180 Walk-Thru takes place instead, and the Holiday Hub is closed.

Can I bring a pet?

Pets may ride in the car but cannot leave the vehicle or go onto the grounds.

What is available at the Holiday Hub?

The Holiday Hub offers dinner, live music, and photo opportunities; it is closed on Mondays.

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