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Olin Park Christmas Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Madison's free drive-through light show winds through Olin Park on Lake Monona past dozens of lit displays built and run by the city's electrical contractors and electricians since 1989. The lights come on at dusk every night from mid-November.

DatesNovember 14 to December 31, 2026
Open DaysEvery night of its run
HoursNot published yet
Lights come on at dusk every night; candy canes are handed out from 4:30 am to 10 pm.
TicketsFree, paid for by display sponsors
TypeDrive-through light show
WhereOlin Park, on the Lake Monona shore south of downtown, 1156 Olin Ct, Madison, WI 53715

Checked on Holiday Fantasy in Lights (NECA and IBEW 159), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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Questions About Olin Park Christmas Lights

When is Olin Park Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 14 to December 31, 2026.

How much are tickets for Olin Park Christmas Lights?

Free, paid for by display sponsors.

Is Olin Park Christmas Lights a drive-through?

Yes: you stay in your car and drive the route.

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