Enjoying Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona

Enjoying Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona Pennsylvania.

Holiday Lights on the Lake is a massive drive-through Christmas light display in Altoona!

Holiday Lights on the Lake is a drive-through Christmas light display in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Holiday Lights on the Lake is a drive-through Christmas light display in Altoona.

For more than 25 years, Holiday Lights on the Lake has been a Christmas tradition in Blair County.

For more than 25 years, Holiday Lights on the Lake has been a festive and family-friendly tradition in the Altoona.
For more than 25 years, Holiday Lights on the Lake has been a Christmas tradition in the Altoona.

The drive-through display features over 1 million lights illuminating more than 50 acres of Lakemont Park.

Each year, Holiday Lights on the Lake features over 1 million lights illuminating more than 50 acres of Lakemont Park in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Each year, Holiday Lights on the Lake features over 1 million lights illuminating more than 50 acres of Lakemont Park.

Hours and Admission Prices to Holiday Lights on the Lake

Holiday Lights on the Lake runs from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023 from 6 – 10 PM daily.

Holiday Lights on the Lake runs from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023 from 6 – 10 PM daily.
The light show at Lakemont Park runs from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023 from 6 – 10 PM daily.

In 2022, the cost per vehicle to drive through the Holiday Lights on the Lake display is $15 (more for commercial vans/buses).

In 2022, the cost per vehicle to drive through the Holiday Lights on the Lake display is $15.
In 2022, the cost per vehicle to drive through the light display is $15.

On average it takes approximately 45 minutes to drive through the display.

On average it takes approximately 45 minutes to drive through the entire Holiday Lights on the Lake display.
On average it takes approximately 45 minutes to drive through the entire Holiday Lights on the Lake display.

Christmas music is broadcast over the radio at 88.5 FM, to add to your enjoyment of the light show.

Christmas music is broadcast over the radio at 88.5 FM.
Christmas music is broadcast over the radio at 88.5 FM.

Directions to Holiday Lights on the Lake

The entrance to Holiday Lights on the Lake is behind Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve minor league baseball team.

The entrance to Holiday Lights on the Lake is behind Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve minor league baseball team.
The entrance to Holiday Lights on the Lake is behind Peoples Natural Gas Field.

If navigating by GPS, the street address for Lakemont Park is 700 Park Avenue Altoona, PA 16602.

Holiday Lights on the Lake is located along Park Avenue in Altoona.

For out-of-town visitors, Lakemont Park is conveniently located right off the Frankstown Road exit of Interstate 99.

Holiday Lights on the Lake is located right off the Frankstown Road exit of Interstate 99.

What You’ll See at Holiday Lights on the Lake

As you drive through Lakemont Park, you’ll notice a variety of themes to the light displays, like the sports-themed area pictured below.

Santa shooting hoops display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona.
Santa shooting hoops display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona.

More traditional-themed light displays are plentiful as well.

One of the hundreds of Christmas light displays at Lakemont Park in Altoona.
One of the hundreds of Christmas light displays at Lakemont Park in Altoona.

You’ll also notice lots of corporate sponsors, with some interesting attempts to incorporate thier products into a Christmas theme.

McDonald's display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona.
McDonald’s display.

Naturally, Altoona-based convenience store juggernaut Sheetz is represented.

Sheetz display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Sheetz display.

I always enjoy seeing this Yellow Pages display, even though I can’t remember the last time I saw an actual copy of the Yellow Pages (or a phone book, for that matter).

Yellow Pages display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Yellow Pages display.

Look to your right as you exit the light show and you’ll see Santa’s Gift Shop, where you’ll find a snack shop, gift shop, and model train display.

Santa's Gift Shop next to the Holiday Lights on the Lake display features a snack bar and gift shop.

Final Thoughts

Holiday Lights on the Lake is a fun event that my family and I try to get to every year.

Blair Mill Outlet display at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona.

For more information, please check out the Holiday Lights on the Lake OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

Reflectioins at Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Lots of water at Lakemont Park means lots of light reflections.

The Best Christmas Lights in PA Road Trip visits 9 of PA’s best Christmas light displays, from all across the Keystone State!

Directions to the best Christmas light displays in Pennsylvania.
Directions to nine of the best Christmas light displays in Pennsylvania.

For a few weeks every year, Philipsburg in neighboring Centre County is home to the tallest Santa display in Pennsylvania!

The tallest Santa in Pennsylvania is 37 feet tall in honor of the Philipsburg High School Class of 1937.
The “Phillipsburg Santa” is 37 feet tall in honor of the Philipsburg High School Class of 1937.

Standing 37.5 feet tall, with a bag of toys nearly 20 feet tall, “Phillipsburg Santa” has occupied this spot at Cold Stream Park every December since 2005.

The tallest Santa in PA display was created by Phillipsburg artist Bill Adams as part of an American Legion project.
The tallest Santa in Pennsylvania display was created by Phillipsburg artist Bill Adams as part of an American Legion project.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA is yet another fantastic place to visit at Christmas time.

Entrance to the JImmy Stewart Museum on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA.

Despite the fact that he appeared in over 70 motion pictures, Stewart is perhaps best known for his role as George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”.

"It's A Wonderful Life" memorabilia displayed in downtown Indiana, PA.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” memorabilia displayed in downtown Indiana, PA.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum in his hometown of Indiana showcases memorabilia from all phases of his life and career, and does so in a very relaxed, informative, and enjoyable atmosphere.

Jimmy Stewart statue inside the museum bearing his name.
Jimmy Stewart statue inside the museum bearing his name.

Where to Enjoy Christmas Light Displays in State College shows you some of the best places to enjoy the seasonal light displays in the heart of Happy Valley.

Christmas Tree in front of the Corner Room in downtown State College.
Christmas tree in front of the Corner Room in downtown State College.

So if you find yourself in State College during the Christmas season, be sure to visit some of these festive spots.

Christmas tree in the fountain at the Penn State Arboretum.
Christmas tree in the fountain at the Penn State Arboretum.

14 Must-See Attractions in Blair County is your guide to even more great things to see and do near Lakemont Park.

Ice formations inside Tytoona Cave near Tyrone Pennsylvania.
Ice formations inside Tytoona Cave in Blair County.

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