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Merry on Cherry Halloween Light Show

Prepare for a spectacular Halloween light show at Merry on Cherry, featuring over 145,000 lights synchronized to a thrilling soundtrack. The show runs throughout October, with new songs and props added as the season progresses. Visitors can even influence the playlist on quieter nights. It's a dazzling, free gift of light and music for the community.

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What to Expect

Over 145,000 synchronized Halloween lights and music

Event Details

Duration

Show runs nightly, with specific hours from dark until approximately 9:30 PM.

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Merry on Cherry

Food & Drink

Candy is sometimes available.

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (2/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families, light show enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive, dazzling, community-oriented

Energy Level

Low (viewing from car or short walk)

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate (snowman may not be inflated in high winds; show may be less enjoyable in heavy rain)

Location

Merry on Cherry

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: FREE
  • Parking: Designated parking available in a town field and lot past the house on the right. Street parking is also an option on the right side of the street during light traffic or poor weather, but do not block driveways.
  • Pets: No pets allowed (inferred from general event type, not explicitly stated)

Tips & Advice

  • Check their Facebook page for daily show details, updates on candy availability, and to see if the large snowman prop is inflated.
  • Visit on a quiet weeknight if you want to control the playlist through the RemoteFalcon page.
  • Walk closer to the house from the designated parking area to experience the music more energetically and find good spots for photos.
  • The show evolves throughout October; consider visiting multiple times to see new songs and props added.
  • While the event is free, consider supporting Fresh Start Furniture Bank or other charities if you wish to donate.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Show evolves throughout October with new songs and props
  • Audience can control playlist on quiet weeknights
  • Candy sometimes available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the show hours?

The lights generally start at dark and run until around 9:30 PM.

How long is the show loop?

For Halloween 2024, the show was 2.5 hours with no repeats, out of a larger library. They may use a shorter loop if traffic is heavy.

How do the lights sync with music?

A computer running xLights sends data to control boxes that power the pixel strings, with pre-rendered sequences for each song.

How many lights are there?

For Halloween 2024, there were approximately 145,000 lights.

How long does setup take?

Setup for Halloween in 2023 took about 200 hours, spread from August through October.

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Halloween Events Near Me editorial team