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Next Upcoming Date:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Gift of Lights Show at Dover Motor Speedway! 🎄✨ From November 27, 2025, through January 4, 2026, enjoy a dazzling drive-through Christmas light display featuring millions of lights, festive scenes, and holiday cheer.

The schedule for the in-car experience includes:

  • Regular Hours
    • Sunday-Thursday: 5-9 p.m.
    • Friday-Saturday: 5-10 p.m.

  • Holiday Hours, Thursday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 28
    • All days: 5-10 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at GiftOfLightsDover.com or upon arrival, with rates of $35 per car and $60 for buses and limousines. No advance reservations are required. Vehicles will enter the display via 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane and exit on Leipsic Road. Follow traffic signs for directions and up-to-date messaging.

Several theme and discount nights are planned for Gift of Lights, details to be announced.

Event Details & Directions

The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway

1229 Persimmon Tree, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Address: 1229 Persimmon Tree, Dover, DE, USA
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Dates

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Thursday, November 27
Gift of Lights Opening Night
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, December 1
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, December 8
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, December 15
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Monday, December 22
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Monday, December 29
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 4
Gift of Lights Closing Night
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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