Yuletide Markets / Christmas light displays
Christmas light displays in 2026, by state
Drive-through light shows, zoo and garden walks, and city displays, each linked to the organizer's own page. We show 2026 dates only once the organizer publishes them; until then you see last year's dates, labeled, so you know roughly when to expect it.
- 189displays
- 130with official 2026 dates
- 63drive-through
- 119walk-through
- 25free
- 35states
Sources last checked October 23, 2026. Each listing shows its own check date.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
Open this weekend
No display on our list has official dates covering the weekend of October 23, 2026. The season starts in November; these open first. Weather can close drive-throughs; check the official site the day you go.
- 2026Oct 29, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights
Hours: 5pm-10pm (5pm-8pm on Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 1)
Source: ethelm.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Source: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org, checked 2026-10-21
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
Glowfari
Hours: Entry times 4:30pm-6:30pm; entrances close 7:30pm; everyone out by 9pm
Source: oaklandzoo.org, checked 2026-10-23
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
Pigeon Forge Winterfest
Source: mypigeonforge.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Arlington
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
130 of our 189 light displays have published 2026 dates. The busiest opening week is Nov 16 to Nov 22, when 48 light displays open. The other 59 have not announced yet, so they are not in the chart; their rows below show last year's dates where we have them.
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| Week (Monday to Sunday) | Light displays opening |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 to Nov 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2 to Nov 8 | 19 |
| Nov 9 to Nov 15 | 20 |
| Nov 16 to Nov 22 | 48 |
| Nov 23 to Nov 29 (Thanksgiving) | 36 |
| Nov 30 to Dec 6 | 3 |
| Dec 7 to Dec 13 | 2 |
| Dec 14 to Dec 20 | 1 |
Data: Yuletide Markets dataset, official 2026 dates from each organizer's own site, checked October 23, 2026.
Zoo lights in 2026: every zoo on our list, by opening date
23 of the 35 zoo light shows we list have published 2026 dates. The first to open is GloWild at Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027), and 20 of them run into January 2027; the last to close is Oakland Zoo, on January 31, 2027. Ticket rules differ by zoo: some include the lights in regular zoo admission, others sell a separate evening ticket that a daytime ticket does not cover. Each show's listing says how its tickets work, where the zoo has said.
| Show | Zoo | Where | 2026 dates | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GloWild | Little Rock Zoo | Little Rock, Arkansas | October 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Glowfari | Oakland Zoo | Oakland, California | November 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| ZooLights | San Francisco Zoo & Gardens | San Francisco, California | November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Dallas Zoo Lights | Dallas Zoo | Dallas, Texas | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne, Indiana | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| SAFARI LIGHTS | Oklahoma City Zoo | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Zoolightful | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium | Omaha, Nebraska | November 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027 | Paid |
| PNC Festival of Lights | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, Ohio | November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights | Houston Zoo | Houston, Texas | November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow | Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens | Los Angeles, California | November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| Wild Lights | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden | Columbia, South Carolina | November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027 | Price: check the official site |
| Wildlights | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Powell, Ohio | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Zoo Lights | Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center | Topeka, Kansas | November 20 to December 27, 2026 | Price: check the official site |
| Zoo Lights Powered by LES | Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, Nebraska | November 20 to December 30, 2026 | Timed tickets |
| ZooLights | Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, Illinois | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| ZooLights | Oregon Zoo | Portland, Oregon | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| Christmas at the Zoo | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, Indiana | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Price: check the official site |
| Holiday Lights | Bronx Zoo | Bronx, New York | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| Holiday Magic | Brookfield Zoo Chicago | Brookfield, Illinois | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| Wild Lights | Detroit Zoo | Royal Oak, Michigan | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Paid |
| ZooLights | Phoenix Zoo | Phoenix, Arizona | November 25, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | Paid |
| Zoo Lights Miami | Zoo Miami | Miami, Florida | November 27 to December 30, 2026 | Paid |
| Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Tacoma, Washington | November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Timed tickets |
| Glow Wild | Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Tennessee | Not announced yet | Paid |
| Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo | Essex County Turtle Back Zoo | West Orange, New Jersey | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 21, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026) | Free (2025) |
| Holiday Nights | Rosamond Gifford Zoo | Syracuse, New York | Not announced yet | Paid |
| IllumiNights at the Zoo | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | Not announced yet | Paid |
| Jungle Bells | San Diego Zoo | San Diego, California | Not announced yet (2025: Dec 19, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026) | Paid (2025) |
| Lights Before Christmas | Toledo Zoo & Aquarium | Toledo, Ohio | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025) | Timed tickets (2025) |
| Wild Winter Lights | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | Cleveland, Ohio | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2025) | Paid (2025) |
| Wonderland of Lights | Potter Park Zoo | Lansing, Michigan | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 22 to Dec 23, 2025) | Price: check the official site |
| Zoo Lights | Denver Zoo | Denver, Colorado | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 24, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026) | Paid (2025) |
| ZooLights | Stone Zoo | Stoneham, Massachusetts | Not announced yet | Timed tickets |
| ZooLights | Utah's Hogle Zoo | Salt Lake City, Utah | Not announced yet (2025: Nov 28, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026) | Paid (2025) |
| ZooLights: Holiday Magic | Reid Park Zoo | Tucson, Arizona | Not announced yet | Paid |
Dates and ticket types come from each zoo's own page; open a show for prices, hours and closed nights where the zoo has published them. Not-announced shows move up the table when the zoo publishes its dates.
Light displays by state
- Alabama (5)
- Arizona (11)
- Arkansas (5)
- California (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Florida (9)
- Georgia (8)
- Hawaii (1)
- Illinois (4)
- Indiana (3)
- Kansas (1)
- Kentucky (8)
- Louisiana (3)
- Maryland (6)
- Massachusetts (5)
- Michigan (7)
- Minnesota (4)
- Missouri (4)
- Nebraska (4)
- Nevada (3)
- New Jersey (4)
- New Mexico (1)
- New York (5)
- North Carolina (5)
- Ohio (4)
- Oklahoma (7)
- Oregon (4)
- Pennsylvania (3)
- South Carolina (5)
- Tennessee (4)
- Texas (20)
- Utah (3)
- Virginia (4)
- Washington (3)
- Wisconsin (1)
Filters use only what the official page states. "Open Christmas Eve" and "Open Christmas Day" count only displays whose schedule says so (so far 54 and 42); one left out may still be open, so check its page. "Wheelchair accessible" means the organizer says so (25 so far).
Alabama
All Alabama light displays- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Christmas at the Falls
Source: noccalulafallspark.com, checked 2026-10-21
- 2026Nov 13 to Dec 31, 2026
Galaxy of Lights
Source: hsvbg.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027
Magic Christmas in Lights
Hours: 5pm-9pm (last home tour 8pm)
Source: bellingrath.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
Oxford Festival of Lights
Hours: Drive-through gates close at 9pm Mon to Thu and 10pm Fri to Sun through Dec 10; open until 10pm every night from Dec 11
Source: oxfordfestivaloflights.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Arizona
All Arizona light displays- 2026Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
World of Illumination: Candy Rush
Hours: 6pm-10pm (last entry 10pm)
Source: worldofillumination.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
World of Illumination: Reindeer Road
Hours: 6pm-10pm (last entry 10pm)
Source: worldofillumination.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Glendale Glitters
Hours: Lights nightly 5pm-10pm; lighting ceremony Nov 27 at 5:45pm; kickoff event Nov 27 and 28, 5-10pm
Source: glendaleaz.gov, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Dec 12 to 26, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Arizona Christmas Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: arizonachristmaslights.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2025
Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: therailroadpark.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Scottsdazzle
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: Kicks off November 28, 2026; the city has not posted the full schedule.
Source: scottsdazzle.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Arkansas
All Arkansas light displays- 2026Oct 29, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: explorepinebluff.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025
The Light Show NWA
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: thelightshownwa.com, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
California
All California light displays- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
Glowfari
Hours: Entry times 4:30pm-6:30pm; entrances close 7:30pm; everyone out by 9pm
Source: oaklandzoo.org, checked 2026-10-23
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026
Enchant Christmas Los Angeles
Source: enchantchristmas.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Source: lazoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Lightscape
Source: sdbg.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 22, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 23, 2026
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train and Santa's Village
Hours: Train: weekdays 4pm-9pm, weekends 10am-9pm (Dec 14-23 10am-9pm). Santa's Village same pattern, to Dec 30.
Source: irvineparkrailroad.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Winter Fest OC
Source: winterfestoc.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Christmas Tree Lane
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: A residential street; the organizer asks visitors not to block driveways.
Source: christmastreelane.net, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 28, 2025 to Jan 11, 2026
Griffith Park Holiday Lights Train Ride
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: griffithparktrainrides.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBA2025: Dec 19, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Jungle Bells
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: zoo.sandiegozoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
Colorado
All Colorado light displays- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
Mile High Drone Shows
Hours: 7pm nightly
Source: Visit Denver (convention and visitors bureau) listing (organizer-supplied), checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
The Mile High Tree
Source: Visit Denver (convention and visitors bureau) listing (organizer-supplied), checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 21, 2026
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Elitch Holidays
Source: Visit Denver (convention and visitors bureau) listing (organizer-supplied), checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Hudson Holidays
Source: hudsongardens.org, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Dec 3, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Blossoms of Light
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The official page lists November 20 to January 10, 4:30pm to 9pm, without printing the year. We will show them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: botanicgardens.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Larimer Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: Visit Denver (convention and visitors bureau) listing (organizer-supplied), checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Light the Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: Visit Denver (convention and visitors bureau) listing (organizer-supplied), checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Trail of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The official page lists November 21 to January 3, 5pm to 8:30pm last entry, without printing the year. We will show them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: botanicgardens.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 24, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Zoo Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: denverzoo.org, checked 2026-10-23
Florida
All Florida light displays- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Source: buschgardens.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Glowing Gardens
Source: visitjacksonville.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Blackhawk Bluff Christmas Lights Display
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: 2026 dates not yet announced
Source: visitjacksonville.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: downtownorlando.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Holiday Lights at Largo Central Park
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: largo.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 29, 2025 to Jan 6, 2026
Kissimmee Festival of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: kissimmee.gov, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
The Lights of Lake Park Estates
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: lightsoflakepark.com, checked 2026-10-09
Georgia
All Georgia light displays- 2026Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Stone Mountain Christmas
Source: stonemountainpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 13 to Dec 31, 2026
Enchanted Garden of Lights
Source: seerockcity.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Fantasy in Lights
Source: callawayresort.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Hours: Nightly until midnight, last entry 11pm
Source: atlantabg.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 14, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Glow Light Show
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: glowlightshow.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
IllumiNights at the Zoo
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The zoo lists select nights Nov. 21 to Jan. 17 (5:30pm to 9:30pm, last entry 8pm) without a year. We will mark them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: zooatlanta.org, checked 2026-10-23
Hawaii
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Honolulu City Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: Only the Dec 5 opening night is published so far.
Source: honolulucitylights.org, checked 2026-10-02
Illinois
All Illinois light displays- 2026Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Illumination: Tree Lights
Source: mortonarb.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Lightscape
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The garden lists this season's dates without a year. We will mark them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: chicagobotanic.org, checked 2026-10-02
Indiana
All Indiana light displays- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Christmas at the Zoo
Hours: Festivities begin daily at 5pm
Source: indianapoliszoo.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Winterlights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: 2026 dates not yet announced
Source: discovernewfields.org, checked 2026-10-02
Kansas
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026
Zoo Lights
Source: topekazoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
Kentucky
All Kentucky light displays- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Lights Under Louisville
Hours: Opening day Nov 13: 6pm to 10pm. The official page lists daily hours of 9am to 10pm; the open-air Christmas Express tour runs 10am to 4pm
Source: lightsunderlouisville.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 16, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027
Winter Wonderland of Lights
Hours: Dusk to 10pm Sunday to Thursday; dusk to 11pm Friday and Saturday
Source: winterwonderlandoflights.org, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 19, 2026
Yuletide at Yew Dell
Hours: Two time blocks each night: 5pm to 7pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Source: yewdellgardens.org, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Christmas in the Park
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: Exact dates not yet posted
Source: paducah.travel, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Louisiana
All Louisiana light displays- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027
Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights
Source: natchitocheschristmas.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Celebration in the Oaks
Hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-9pm; Christmas hours 6pm-10pm
Source: celebrationintheoaks.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 23, 2026
Christmas in Roseland
Hours: 5:30pm-10pm (admission 5:30pm-9:30pm)
Source: americanrosecenter.org, checked 2026-10-02
Maryland
All Maryland light displays- 2026Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Merriweather Symphony of Lights
Source: merriweatherlights.com, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026
Winter Lights Festival
Hours: Opens 6pm, last entry 9pm
Source: gaithersburgmd.gov, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026Dec 3 to 30, 2026
Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Source: mdholidaylights.com, checked 2026-10-03
Massachusetts
All Massachusetts light displays- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights
Source: lasalette.org, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Bright Nights at Forest Park
Source: brightnights.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Winterlights at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
Hours: 4:30pm-9pm
Source: thetrustees.org, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Edaville Winter Wonderland Train & Lights Festival
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: Dates shown on the park site, year not printed; check before visiting
Source: edaville.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
ZooLights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The zoo lists this season's dates without a year. We will mark them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: zoonewengland.org, checked 2026-10-23
Michigan
All Michigan light displays- 2026Nov 19 to Dec 24, 2026
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Wild Lights
Hours: Fri and Sat 5pm-10:30pm; other nights 5pm-9pm
Source: detroitzoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027
- 2026Nov 26, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Nite Lites Christmas Light Show
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Source: nitelitesshow.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 21, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026
Magic of Lights at Pine Knob
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: magicoflights.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 22 to Dec 23, 2025
Wonderland of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: potterparkzoo.org, checked 2026-10-03
Minnesota
All Minnesota light displays- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Magic of Lights
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Source: magicoflights.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 21 to Dec 26, 2026
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm
Source: bentleyvilleusa.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026
Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm
Source: kiwanisholidaylights.com, checked 2026-10-03
Missouri
All Missouri light displays- 2026Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
An Old Time Christmas
Source: silverdollarcity.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Garden Glow
Source: missouribotanicalgarden.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Evergy Festival of Lights
Hours: Food and conservatory train daily 5pm-10pm
Source: powellgardens.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Country Club Plaza Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: Lights go on Nov 26, 2026 and stay up through mid-January; exact end date not published
Source: visitkc.com, checked 2026-10-02
Nebraska
All Nebraska light displays- 2026Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 30, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Holiday Lights Festival at The RiverFront
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: 2026 dates not yet posted
Source: theriverfrontomaha.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights
Hours: 5pm-10pm (5pm-8pm on Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 1)
Source: ethelm.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Magical Forest
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm
Source: opportunityvillage.org, checked 2026-10-02
New Jersey
All New Jersey light displays- 2026Nov 21 to Dec 30, 2026
Light Show & Christmas Village
Source: skylandsstadium.com, checked 2026-10-21
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 27, 2025 to Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Light Show on the Lake
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: historicsmithville.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 21, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026
Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: turtlebackzoo.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Winter WonderLights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: 2026 dates not yet announced
Source: winterwonderlightshows.com, checked 2026-10-02
New Mexico
All New Mexico light displays- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 29 to Dec 30, 2025
River of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: cabq.gov, checked 2026-10-02
New York
All New York light displays- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Lightscape
Source: bbg.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Holiday Lights
Hours: Lights and lantern trails open at 4:30pm
Source: bronxzoo.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Peace, Love & Lights
Hours: 5pm-10pm; last entry 9pm
Source: bethelwoodscenter.org, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Holiday Nights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The zoo lists December 4-19, Fridays and Saturdays, without a year; check the zoo site before you go.
Source: rosamondgiffordzoo.org, checked 2026-10-21
North Carolina
All North Carolina light displays- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Winter Lights
Source: ncarboretum.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Hours: Gates open 5:30pm; tickets sold until 9pm
Source: ncholidaylights.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
WinterFest at Carowinds
Source: sixflags.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Dec 1 to 26, 2026
- 2026Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
PNC Festival of Lights
Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Dec 21-31 10am-10pm (lights activities begin at 4pm)
Source: cincinnatizoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Wildlights
Source: columbuszoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025
Lights Before Christmas
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: toledozoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2025
Wild Winter Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: clevelandmetroparks.com, checked 2026-10-02
Oklahoma
All Oklahoma light displays- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Oklahoma City
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2026
Holiday in the Park
Hours: Sun, Fri, Sat 4pm-10pm; Mon-Thu 6pm-9pm
Source: travelok.com, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Rhema Christmas Lights
Hours: 5:30pm-11:30pm (opening night Nov 25 starts 6pm)
Source: rhemalights.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Chickasha Festival of Light
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The organizer's page lists Nov 20 through Dec 31, Sun-Thu 6pm-10pm and Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm, but prints no year, so 2026 dates are not confirmed yet.
Source: chickashafestivaloflight.org, checked 2026-10-19
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 21, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026
Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: edmondok.gov, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026
Winter Wonderland
Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sun 4:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-25 4:30pm-11pm
Source: winterwonderlandportland.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Dec 15 to 31, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Christmas Festival of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The official page lists November 27 to December 30 (closed Christmas Day), 5pm to 9:30pm, without printing the year. We will show them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: thegrotto.org, checked 2026-10-02
Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvania light displays- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027
Lights in the Parkway
Source: allentownpa.gov, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The official page lists November 20 to January 10 without printing the year. We will show them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: phipps.conservatory.org, checked 2026-10-02
South Carolina
All South Carolina light displays- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Hours: 6pm to 9pm, last entry 8:30pm; special hours on select days including Christmas Eve
Source: mlb.com, checked 2026-10-03
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Magic of Lights
Hours: Opens 5:30pm; closes 9pm or 10pm depending on the night (see the preserve's hours page)
Source: hollywild.org, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
- 2026Nov 23 to Dec 30, 2026
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The city lists December 1-31 without a year; check the city site before you go.
Source: sumtersc.gov, checked 2026-10-03
Tennessee
All Tennessee light displays- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027
Pigeon Forge Winterfest
Source: mypigeonforge.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Dancing Lights of Christmas
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm
Source: thedancinglightsofchristmas.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Glow Wild
2026 dates not announced yet.
Note: The zoo lists dates for this new event without a year. We will mark them as 2026 dates once the page says so.
Source: nashvillezoo.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Arlington
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Frisco
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Katy
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Mesquite
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Round Rock
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park San Antonio
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
The Light Park Spring
Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 18-26 5:30pm-11pm; Dec 27-Jan 3 5:30pm-10pm
Source: thelightpark.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Holiday at the Arboretum
Hours: Daytime 9am-4pm; Holiday at Night 5pm-10pm; online-only Night Owl 8:30pm-10pm
Source: dallasarboretum.org, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
Source: houstonzoo.org, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Illuminate at the San Antonio Botanical Garden
Hours: Timed entry 5:30pm-9:30pm
Source: sabgtx.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Feb 21, 2027
Radiant Nature
Hours: Timed entry from 6pm, last entry 9pm, closes 10pm
Source: hbg.org, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Source: sugarlandholidaylights.com, checked 2026-10-09
- 2026Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Holiday in the Gardens (Festival of Lights)
Hours: 6pm-10pm
Source: moodygardens.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 26 to Dec 31, 2026
- 2026Dec 10 to 23, 2026
Austin Trail of Lights
Hours: 7pm to 10pm (ZIP and Platinum passes may enter from 6pm)
Source: austintrailoflights.org, checked 2026-10-14
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 20, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026
Christmas in the Garden
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: fwbg.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 27, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: giftoflightstexas.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027
Luminaria
Hours: Time slots from 4pm; closes 9pm or 9:30pm depending on date (Nov 26 runs 5pm-9:30pm)
Source: thanksgivingpoint.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 28, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026
Temple Square Christmas Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 28, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
ZooLights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: hoglezoo.org, checked 2026-10-23
Virginia
All Virginia light displays- 2026Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Source: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org, checked 2026-10-21
- 2026Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Winter Walk of Lights
Hours: Nov 11-Dec 3: 5:30pm-10pm; Dec 4-Jan 3: 5pm-10pm; admission ends 9:30pm
Source: novaparks.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm; Friday-Sunday and holidays 5:30pm-10pm
Source: novaparks.com, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
Source: lewisginter.org, checked 2026-10-02
Washington
All Washington light displays- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 24, 2026
Village of Lights: Christmastown
Hours: Lights on 6am-11pm daily
Source: leavenworth.org, checked 2026-10-02
- 2026Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 29 to Dec 31, 2025
Garden d'Lights
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: bellevuewa.gov, checked 2026-10-02
Wisconsin
- 2026Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Source: milwaukeedowntown.com, checked 2026-10-02
How we check light displays
Every date, hour and price above comes from the display's own website, the city or park department, or the zoo or garden that runs it. We never copy dates from "best lights" lists or social posts. Where an organizer publishes prices we quote them as written (per car, per person or by night) and link to the page. Each state page has every display we list there, with full details for any display still waiting on 2026 dates. More on our methods page.
Also on this site: Christmas markets by state and choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms.
Know a light display we are missing, or a date that changed? Tell us. We add it once the organizer's own page confirms it.
