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Christmas Lights in Pinson, AL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Pinson this season are Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course (Nov 21 – Jan 4) and Wacky Tacky Light Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 17). We've mapped 1 display in Pinson and 18 more nearby (4 tree lightings, 4 neighborhoods, 3 walk-thrus). 14 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Pinson (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Pinson: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Pinson?
Popular picks this season include Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course (Nov 21 – Jan 4), Wacky Tacky Light Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 17) and Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail (From Dec 3). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Pinson, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Pinson?
Free options include Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail, Vulcan Magical Nights, Bama Lights and Warrington Circle Lights. 14 of the 19 displays near Pinson are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Pinson?
Yes. Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course ($25 per car Mon-Thu; $35 Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25) and Lights of Noel (2025: car $25 weekdays, $35 weekends and holidays). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Pinson?
Yes. Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course, Vulcan Magical Nights and Bama Lights (tune to 88.1 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Pinson?
The earliest Pinson-area displays turn on Nov 21, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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