Dyker Heights Christmas Lights.

When it comes to the best Christmas decorations in New York City, Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood takes the cake Outlandishly decked out for the holiday season, more than 100 houses participate in the annual tradition. Homeowners spare no expense trying to outshine (pun definitely intended) their neighbors.

While technically you’ll need to swipe your subway card, the dazzling displays warrant mention on our list of fun free things to do during Christmas in NYC. Take your time admiring the hard work and the extravagant houses. A fun game I like to play to pass the time is “guess the price of the electrical bill.“

Interested in visiting? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights.

Where Dyker Heights, Brooklyn 2024 Dates. November 29, December 30

When it comes to the best Christmas decorations in New York City, Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood takes the cake. Outlandishly decked out for the holiday season, more than 100 houses participate in the annual tradition. Homeowners spare no expense trying to outshine (pun definitely intended) their neighbors.

Wandering the neighborhood is an annual tradition for many locals, but trekking out to the neighborhood is no easy feat. If you’re interested, I wrote a quick guide on everything you need to know about seeing the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights.

The Dyker Heights Christmas lights consist of around 100 houses in south Brooklyn, decorated for the holiday season with bright lights, blow-up figurines and lawn decorations. The entire neighborhood turns into a holiday wonderland full of the best Christmas decorations in New York City.

The festive tradition was started by Lucy Spata in the 1980s (the photo above is of her home), who is affectionately known as the Queen of Christmas. Over the years, neighbors joined in, elevating the decorations to extravagant levels and creating one of the most cherishes December traditions in NYC.