Your Ultimate Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide: What: The best Christmas Lights in NYC! Where: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. The best houses are from 11th to 13th Ave from 83rd to 86th St. Two favorites are the Lucy Spata house with all the nutcrackers and angels (1152 84th St) and the Frank Mangano house with the “Believe” lights (1023 83rd St). When: Anytime in December from 5pm - 9pm, which is between dusk and when houses start turning off their lights. I’d recommend coming right after sunset, as it tends to get more crowded as the night goes on. How to get there: It’s best to take the subway rather than drive, as the streets will be congested and street parking is difficult. The two closest subway stops are 79th St & New Utrecht Ave (D train) and 86th St (R train), and they’re about a 15 minute walk from the lights. Price: It’s free to visit, unless you choose to book a guided tour. If you’d like to donate, some of the homes will be raising money for various charities. What to expect: Incredible lights, Christmas music, fake snow, photo opportunities, crowds, cold weather, and a lack of bathrooms, so plan accordingly! I’d recommend either bringing your own food/drinks or checking out the options I’ve listed below, so you’re not stuck buying a $10 hot chocolate from one of the dessert trucks. Food: Before you see the lights, head to Twist Coffee (7824 13th Ave) for hot chocolate, Tasty Pastry Shoppe (8216 13th Ave) for Italian pastries, or Lioni’s Italian Heroes (7803 15th Ave) for sandwiches. After you see the lights, visit Skinflints, a Christmas-themed restaurant and bar (7902 5th Ave), Cavatappi (8024 13th Ave), Krispy Pizza (7112 13th Ave), BurgerFi (719 86th St), or Tony’s Pizzeria (7623 13th Ave). Be sure to check each place’s hours before you go! Fun fact: Most displays are done by professional lighting companies and some cost upwards of $20,000! #dykerheights #dykerheightschristmaslight #nycchristmas #christmaslights #nycthingstodo