Christmas Light Shows in the USA 2026
124 holiday light shows across the US, from zoo lights and botanical-garden trails to drive-through shows you see from your car, with 2026 dates, hours and ticket prices read on each organizer's own page.
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Arizona
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohono Chul Holiday Nights Tucson, AZ | Dec 5 to 20, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias Phoenix, AZ | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Winterhaven Christmas Lights Tucson, AZ | Dec 12 to 26, 2026 | Neighborhood lights | Free |
| Reid Park Zoo Lights Tucson, AZ | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | |
| Phoenix Zoo Lights Phoenix, AZ | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
California
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchant Christmas Los Angeles Arcadia, CA | Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Oakland Zoo Glowfari Oakland, CA | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Filoli Holiday Lights Woodside, CA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells San Diego, CA | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| LA Zoo Lights Los Angeles, CA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscape Encinitas, CA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights Gilroy, CA | Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights Sacramento, CA | Nov 25 to Dec 24, 2026 | Light show at an attraction |
Christmas markets in California
Colorado
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light Denver, CO | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Electric Safari Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Dec 4, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Trail of Lights Denver Littleton, CO | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Denver Zoo Lights Denver, CO | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Connecticut
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Christmas Lights East Hartford, CT | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Connecticut
Florida
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town Tampa, FL | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| ZooTampa Christmas Lights Tampa, FL | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Orlando Christmas Lights at Leu Gardens Orlando, FL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Disney World Christmas Party Lake Buena Vista, FL | Nov 8 to Dec 22, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Fairchild Garden Christmas Lights Coral Gables, FL | Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| St. Augustine Nights of Lights St. Augustine, FL | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | Neighborhood lights | Free |
| Jacksonville Zoo Lights Jacksonville, FL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Zoo Miami Christmas Lights Miami, FL | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Georgia
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock City Christmas Lights Lookout Mountain, GA | Nov 13 to Dec 31, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Callaway Gardens Christmas Lights Pine Mountain, GA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Christmas Lights Atlanta, GA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Lake Lanier Christmas Lights Buford, GA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Idaho
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show Coeur d'Alene, ID | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Boise Winter Garden aGlow Boise, ID | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Illinois
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights Lisle, IL | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights Glencoe, IL | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Chicago Zoo Lights Chicago, IL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Indiana
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights Indianapolis, IN | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | |
| Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights Fort Wayne, IN | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Newfields Christmas Lights Indianapolis, IN | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Iowa
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Christmas Lights Des Moines, IA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Kansas
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanica Christmas Lights Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Wichita Zoo Lights Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Kentucky
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Legends Festival of Lights Lexington, KY | 2026 dates not announced yet | Walk-through light show | |
| Louisville Mega Cavern Christmas Lights Louisville, KY | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Southern Lights Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Louisiana
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Park Christmas Lights New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Natchitoches Christmas Lights Natchitoches, LA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Louisiana
Maryland
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights Wheaton, MD | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Sandy Point Christmas Lights Annapolis, MD | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Hampden Christmas Lights Baltimore, MD | Nov 28 to Dec 31, 2026 | Neighborhood lights | Free |
Massachusetts
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edaville Christmas Lights Carver, MA | Nov 27 to Dec 27, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| La Salette Christmas Lights Attleboro, MA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show | |
| Stone Zoo Christmas Lights Stoneham, MA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Massachusetts
Michigan
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meijer Gardens Christmas Lights Grand Rapids, MI | 2026 dates not announced yet | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Detroit Zoo Christmas Lights Royal Oak, MI | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Minnesota
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleyville Duluth Duluth, MN | Nov 21 to Dec 26, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Free |
Christmas markets in Minnesota
Missouri
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Dollar City Christmas Branson, MO | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Powell Gardens Christmas Lights Kingsville, MO | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights St. Louis, MO | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Nebraska
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Zoo Lights Omaha, NE | Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Nevada
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchant Christmas Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Glittering Lights Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
New Mexico
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque River of Lights Albuquerque, NM | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in New Mexico
New York
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Fairgrounds Christmas Lights Hamburg, NY | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights Bronx, NY | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Syracuse Christmas Lights Liverpool, NY | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Jones Beach Christmas Lights Wantagh, NY | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
North Carolina
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights Belmont, NC | Nov 28 to Dec 30, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| NC Chinese Lantern Festival Cary, NC | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Raleigh Holiday Express Raleigh, NC | Dec 1 to 17, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights Concord, NC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Christmas markets in North Carolina
Ohio
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carillon Park Christmas Lights Dayton, OH | Nov 24 to Dec 30, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Toledo Zoo Lights Toledo, OH | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights Cincinnati, OH | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Clifton Mill Christmas Lights Clifton, OH | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights Cleveland, OH | Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Columbus Zoo Lights Powell, OH | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Kings Island Christmas Mason, OH | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
Oklahoma
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasha Festival of Light Chickasha, OK | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Free |
| OKC Zoo Safari Lights Oklahoma City, OK | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Oregon
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Lane Christmas Lights Portland, OR | Dec 15 to 31, 2026 | Neighborhood lights | |
| Portland Winter Wonderland Lights Portland, OR | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Oregon Zoo Lights Portland, OR | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Pennsylvania
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Gardens Christmas Lights Kennett Square, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Dutch Wonderland Christmas Lights Lancaster, PA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Hersheypark Christmas Lights Hershey, PA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Allentown Christmas Lights Allentown, PA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights Philadelphia, PA | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Overly's Christmas Lights Greensburg, PA | Nov 19 to Dec 30, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Phipps Conservatory Christmas Lights Pittsburgh, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Shady Brook Farm Christmas Lights Yardley, PA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Elizabethtown Christmas Lights Elizabethtown, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | |
| Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights Schnecksville, PA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams Park Zoo Christmas Lights Providence, RI | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Rhode Island
South Carolina
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywild Christmas Lights Wellford, SC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Christmas markets in South Carolina
Tennessee
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opryland Christmas Lights Nashville, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | |
| Chattanooga Zoo Lights Chattanooga, TN | Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Memphis Zoo Lights Memphis, TN | Nov 13, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Pigeon Forge Christmas Lights Pigeon Forge, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Walk-through light show | |
| Dollywood Christmas Lights Pigeon Forge, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Starry Nights Memphis Memphis, TN | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Tennessee
Texas
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Trail of Lights Austin, TX | Dec 10 to 23, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Dallas Zoo Lights Dallas, TX | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Moody Gardens Festival of Lights Galveston, TX | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| River Walk Christmas Lights San Antonio, TX | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Free |
| Fiesta Texas Christmas Lights San Antonio, TX | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Prairie Lights Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, TX | Nov 26 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| Houston Zoo Lights Houston, TX | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| San Antonio Zoo Lights San Antonio, TX | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights |
Utah
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Point Luminaria Lehi, UT | Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Temple Square Christmas Lights Salt Lake City, UT | 2026 dates not announced yet | Light show at an attraction | |
| Hogle Zoo Lights Salt Lake City, UT | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights |
Virginia
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town Williamsburg, VA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights Norfolk, VA | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights Richmond, VA | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Virginia Beach Holiday Lights Virginia Beach, VA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights Vienna, VA | Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Washington
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Garden d'Lights Bellevue, WA | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns Seattle, WA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Point Defiance Zoolights Tacoma, WA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Washington
Washington, DC
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Zoo Lights Washington, DC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Washington, DC
Wisconsin
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olin Park Christmas Lights Madison, WI | Nov 14 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Free |
| Milwaukee Christmas Lights Milwaukee, WI | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Walk-through light show | |
| Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights Milwaukee, WI | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| Madison Zoo Lights Madison, WI | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Christmas markets in Wisconsin
8 of these have not published their 2026 dates yet; each page gives last year's dates where the organizer published them.
Not Running in 2026
- Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven, CT
- Holiday Road, Calabasas, CA
Every date here was read on the organizer's own page. How we check dates.