# Christmas Light Shows in the USA 2026

> 124 holiday light shows across the US, from zoo lights to drive-through shows, with 2026 dates, hours and ticket prices checked against each organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/

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.

[Drive-Through Light Shows](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/drive-through/) [Markets and Lights Near a City](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/near/)

## By State

Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · Nevada · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Washington, DC · Wisconsin

### Arizona

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tohono Chul Holiday Nights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tucson-tohono-chul-holiday-nights/) Tucson, AZ | Dec 5 to 20, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Desert Botanical Garden Luminarias](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/phoenix-desert-botanical-garden-luminarias/) Phoenix, AZ | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Winterhaven Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tucson-winterhaven-festival-of-lights/) Tucson, AZ | Dec 12 to 26, 2026 | Neighborhood lights | Free |
| [Reid Park Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tucson-reid-park-zoo-zoolights/) Tucson, AZ | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights |  |
| [Phoenix Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/phoenix-zoolights/) Phoenix, AZ | Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Arizona](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/arizona/)

### California

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enchant Christmas Los Angeles](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/arcadia-enchant-christmas/) Arcadia, CA | Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Oakland Zoo Glowfari](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/oakland-zoo-glowfari/) Oakland, CA | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Filoli Holiday Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/woodside-filoli-holiday-lights/) Woodside, CA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/san-diego-zoo-jungle-bells/) San Diego, CA | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [LA Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/los-angeles-zoo-lights/) Los Angeles, CA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscape](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/encinitas-san-diego-botanic-garden-lightscape/) Encinitas, CA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/gilroy-gardens-north-pole-nights/) Gilroy, CA | Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Old Sacramento Theatre of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/sacramento-theatre-of-lights/) Sacramento, CA | Nov 25 to Dec 24, 2026 | Light show at an attraction |  |

[Christmas markets in California](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/california/)

### Colorado

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/denver-botanic-gardens-blossoms-of-light/) Denver, CO | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Electric Safari Colorado Springs](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/colorado-springs-cheyenne-mountain-zoo-electric-safari/) Colorado Springs, CO | Dec 4, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Trail of Lights Denver](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/littleton-chatfield-farms-trail-of-lights/) Littleton, CO | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Denver Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/denver-zoo-lights/) Denver, CO | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Colorado](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/colorado/)

### Connecticut

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hartford Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/east-hartford-magic-of-lights/) East Hartford, CT | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Connecticut](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/connecticut/)

### Florida

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tampa-busch-gardens-christmas-town/) Tampa, FL | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [ZooTampa Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tampa-zootampa-christmas-in-the-wild/) Tampa, FL | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Orlando Christmas Lights at Leu Gardens](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/orlando-leu-gardens-dazzling-nights/) Orlando, FL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Disney World Christmas Party](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lake-buena-vista-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/) Lake Buena Vista, FL | Nov 8 to Dec 22, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Fairchild Garden Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/coral-gables-fairchild-nightgarden/) Coral Gables, FL | Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [St. Augustine Nights of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/st-augustine-nights-of-lights/) St. Augustine, FL | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | Neighborhood lights | Free |
| [Jacksonville Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/jacksonville-zoo-zoolights/) Jacksonville, FL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Zoo Miami Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/miami-zoo-miami-zoo-lights/) Miami, FL | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Florida](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/florida/)

### Georgia

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Rock City Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lookout-mountain-rock-city-enchanted-garden-of-lights/) Lookout Mountain, GA | Nov 13 to Dec 31, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Callaway Gardens Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/pine-mountain-callaway-fantasy-in-lights/) Pine Mountain, GA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Atlanta Botanical Garden Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/atlanta-botanical-garden-garden-lights-holiday-nights/) Atlanta, GA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Lake Lanier Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/buford-lanier-islands-magical-nights-of-lights/) Buford, GA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Georgia](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/georgia/)

### Idaho

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/coeur-d-alene-resort-holiday-light-show/) Coeur d'Alene, ID | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Boise Winter Garden aGlow](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/boise-idaho-botanical-garden-winter-garden-aglow/) Boise, ID | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Idaho](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/idaho/)

### Illinois

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lisle-morton-arboretum-illumination/) Lisle, IL | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/glencoe-chicago-botanic-garden-lightscape/) Glencoe, IL | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Chicago Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/chicago-lincoln-park-zoolights/) Chicago, IL | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Illinois](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/illinois/)

### Indiana

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/indianapolis-zoo-christmas-at-the-zoo/) Indianapolis, IN | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights |  |
| [Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/fort-wayne-zoo-wild-lights/) Fort Wayne, IN | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Newfields Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/indianapolis-newfields-winterlights/) Indianapolis, IN | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Indiana](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/indiana/)

### Iowa

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Des Moines Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/des-moines-jolly-holiday-lights/) Des Moines, IA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Iowa](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/iowa/)

### Kansas

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Botanica Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/wichita-botanica-illuminations/) Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Wichita Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/wichita-sedgwick-county-zoo-wild-lights/) Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Kansas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/kansas/)

### Kentucky

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lexington Legends Festival of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lexington-legendary-festival-of-lights/) Lexington, KY | 2026 dates not announced yet | Walk-through light show |  |
| [Louisville Mega Cavern Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/louisville-lights-under-louisville/) Louisville, KY | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Southern Lights Kentucky Horse Park](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lexington-southern-lights/) Lexington, KY | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Kentucky](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/kentucky/)

### Louisiana

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [City Park Christmas Lights New Orleans](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/new-orleans-celebration-in-the-oaks/) New Orleans, LA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Natchitoches Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/natchitoches-christmas-festival-of-lights/) Natchitoches, LA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Louisiana](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/louisiana/)

### Maryland

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/wheaton-brookside-garden-of-lights/) Wheaton, MD | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Sandy Point Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/annapolis-lights-on-the-bay/) Annapolis, MD | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Hampden Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/baltimore-hampden-miracle-on-34th-street/) Baltimore, MD | Nov 28 to Dec 31, 2026 | Neighborhood lights | Free |

[Christmas markets in Maryland](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/maryland/)

### Massachusetts

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Edaville Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/carver-edaville-winter-wonderland/) Carver, MA | Nov 27 to Dec 27, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [La Salette Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/attleboro-la-salette-festival-of-lights/) Attleboro, MA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show |  |
| [Stone Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/stoneham-stone-zoo-zoolights/) Stoneham, MA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Massachusetts](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/massachusetts/)

### Michigan

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Meijer Gardens Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/grand-rapids-meijer-gardens-enlighten/) Grand Rapids, MI | 2026 dates not announced yet | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Detroit Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/royal-oak-detroit-zoo-wild-lights/) Royal Oak, MI | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Michigan](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/michigan/)

### Minnesota

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bentleyville Duluth](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/duluth-bentleyville-tour-of-lights/) Duluth, MN | Nov 21 to Dec 26, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Free |

[Christmas markets in Minnesota](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/minnesota/)

### Missouri

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Silver Dollar City Christmas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/branson-silver-dollar-city-old-time-christmas/) Branson, MO | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Powell Gardens Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/kingsville-powell-gardens-festival-of-lights/) Kingsville, MO | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/st-louis-zoo-wild-lights/) St. Louis, MO | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Missouri](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/missouri/)

### Nebraska

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Omaha Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/omaha-zoo-zoolightful/) Omaha, NE | Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Nebraska](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/nebraska/)

### Nevada

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enchant Christmas Las Vegas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/las-vegas-enchant-christmas/) Las Vegas, NV | Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Glittering Lights Las Vegas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/las-vegas-glittering-lights/) Las Vegas, NV | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Nevada](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/nevada/)

### New Mexico

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Albuquerque River of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/albuquerque-river-of-lights/) Albuquerque, NM | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in New Mexico](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-mexico/)

### New York

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hamburg Fairgrounds Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/hamburg-fairgrounds-festival-of-lights/) Hamburg, NY | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/bronx-zoo-holiday-lights/) Bronx, NY | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Syracuse Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/liverpool-lights-on-the-lake/) Liverpool, NY | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Jones Beach Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/wantagh-jones-beach-magic-of-lights/) Wantagh, NY | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in New York](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-york/)

### North Carolina

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/belmont-daniel-stowe-holidays-at-the-garden/) Belmont, NC | Nov 28 to Dec 30, 2026 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [NC Chinese Lantern Festival](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/cary-nc-chinese-lantern-festival/) Cary, NC | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Raleigh Holiday Express](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/raleigh-pullen-park-holiday-express/) Raleigh, NC | Dec 1 to 17, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/concord-speedway-christmas/) Concord, NC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in North Carolina](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/north-carolina/)

### Ohio

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Carillon Park Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/dayton-a-carillon-christmas/) Dayton, OH | Nov 24 to Dec 30, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Toledo Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/toledo-zoo-lights-before-christmas/) Toledo, OH | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/cincinnati-zoo-pnc-festival-of-lights/) Cincinnati, OH | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Clifton Mill Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/clifton-mill-legendary-lights/) Clifton, OH | Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/cleveland-zoo-wild-winter-lights/) Cleveland, OH | Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Columbus Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/powell-columbus-zoo-wildlights/) Powell, OH | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Kings Island Christmas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/mason-kings-island-winterfest/) Mason, OH | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Ohio](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/ohio/)

### Oklahoma

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chickasha Festival of Light](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/chickasha-festival-of-light/) Chickasha, OK | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Free |
| [OKC Zoo Safari Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/oklahoma-city-zoo-safari-lights/) Oklahoma City, OK | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Oklahoma](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/oklahoma/)

### Oregon

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Peacock Lane Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-peacock-lane/) Portland, OR | Dec 15 to 31, 2026 | Neighborhood lights |  |
| [Portland Winter Wonderland Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-international-raceway-winter-wonderland/) Portland, OR | Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Oregon Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-oregon-zoo-zoolights/) Portland, OR | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Oregon](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/oregon/)

### Pennsylvania

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Longwood Gardens Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/kennett-square-longwood-christmas/) Kennett Square, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Dutch Wonderland Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lancaster-dutch-winter-wonderland/) Lancaster, PA | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Hersheypark Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/hershey-christmas-candylane/) Hershey, PA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Allentown Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/allentown-lights-in-the-parkway/) Allentown, PA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/philadelphia-zoo-luminature/) Philadelphia, PA | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Overly's Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/greensburg-overlys-country-christmas/) Greensburg, PA | Nov 19 to Dec 30, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Phipps Conservatory Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/pittsburgh-phipps-holiday-magic/) Pittsburgh, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Shady Brook Farm Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/yardley-shady-brook-farm-holiday-light-show/) Yardley, PA | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Elizabethtown Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/elizabethtown-stone-gables-christmas-light-drive-thru/) Elizabethtown, PA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show |  |
| [Lehigh Valley Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/schnecksville-lehigh-valley-zoo-winter-light-spectacular/) Schnecksville, PA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Pennsylvania](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/pennsylvania/)

### Rhode Island

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Roger Williams Park Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/providence-roger-williams-park-zoo-holiday-lights/) Providence, RI | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Rhode Island](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/rhode-island/)

### South Carolina

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hollywild Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/wellford-hollywild-magic-of-lights/) Wellford, SC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in South Carolina](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/south-carolina/)

### Tennessee

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Opryland Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/nashville-gaylord-opryland-country-christmas/) Nashville, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Light show at an attraction |  |
| [Chattanooga Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/chattanooga-zoo-asian-lantern-festival/) Chattanooga, TN | Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Memphis Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/memphis-zoo-lantern-festival/) Memphis, TN | Nov 13, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Pigeon Forge Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/pigeon-forge-winterfest-lights/) Pigeon Forge, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Walk-through light show |  |
| [Dollywood Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/pigeon-forge-dollywood-smoky-mountain-christmas/) Pigeon Forge, TN | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Starry Nights Memphis](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/memphis-shelby-farms-starry-nights/) Memphis, TN | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Tennessee](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/tennessee/)

### Texas

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Austin Trail of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/austin-trail-of-lights/) Austin, TX | Dec 10 to 23, 2026 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Dallas Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/dallas-zoo-lights/) Dallas, TX | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Moody Gardens Festival of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/galveston-moody-gardens-holiday-lights-trail/) Galveston, TX | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [River Walk Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/san-antonio-river-walk-holiday-lights/) San Antonio, TX | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Free |
| [Fiesta Texas Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/san-antonio-fiesta-texas-holiday-in-the-park/) San Antonio, TX | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Prairie Lights Grand Prairie](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/grand-prairie-prairie-lights/) Grand Prairie, TX | Nov 26 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
| [Houston Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/houston-zoo-lights/) Houston, TX | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [San Antonio Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/san-antonio-zoo-lights/) San Antonio, TX | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights |  |

[Christmas markets in Texas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/texas/)

### Utah

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Thanksgiving Point Luminaria](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lehi-thanksgiving-point-luminaria/) Lehi, UT | Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Temple Square Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/salt-lake-city-temple-square-christmas-lights/) Salt Lake City, UT | 2026 dates not announced yet | Light show at an attraction |  |
| [Hogle Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/salt-lake-city-hogle-zoo-zoolights/) Salt Lake City, UT | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights |  |

[Christmas markets in Utah](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/utah/)

### Virginia

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/williamsburg-busch-gardens-christmas-town/) Williamsburg, VA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Light show at an attraction | Ticket |
| [Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/norfolk-botanical-garden-of-lights/) Norfolk, VA | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/richmond-lewis-ginter-gardenfest-of-lights/) Richmond, VA | Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Virginia Beach Holiday Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/virginia-beach-holiday-trail-of-lights/) Virginia Beach, VA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Walk-through light show | Ticket |
| [Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/vienna-meadowlark-winter-walk-of-lights/) Vienna, VA | Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Virginia](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/virginia/)

### Washington

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bellevue Garden d'Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/bellevue-botanical-garden-garden-dlights/) Bellevue, WA | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| [Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/seattle-woodland-park-zoo-wildlanterns/) Seattle, WA | Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Point Defiance Zoolights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tacoma-point-defiance-zoolights/) Tacoma, WA | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Washington](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/washington/)

### Washington, DC

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [DC Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/washington-national-zoo-zoolights/) Washington, DC | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Washington, DC](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/washington-dc/)

### Wisconsin

| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Olin Park Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/madison-holiday-fantasy-in-lights/) Madison, WI | Nov 14 to Dec 31, 2026 | Drive-through light show | Free |
| [Milwaukee Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/) Milwaukee, WI | Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Walk-through light show |  |
| [Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/milwaukee-county-zoo-wild-lights/) Milwaukee, WI | Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| [Madison Zoo Lights](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/madison-henry-vilas-zoo-lights/) Madison, WI | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | Ticket |

[Christmas markets in Wisconsin](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/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](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/new-haven-fantasy-of-lights/), New Haven, CT
- [Holiday Road](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/calabasas-holiday-road/), Calabasas, CA

Every date here was read on the organizer's own page. [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/how-we-check/).