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Christmas Lights in Trussville, AL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Trussville 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 2 displays in Trussville and 18 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 neighborhoods, 3 walk-thrus). 15 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Peppertree 'Santa's House'

Neighborhood · Trussville, AL · Free

Trussville Community Caroling and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Trussville, AL · Free

Near Trussville (within 25 miles)

Bama Lights

Home display · Pinson, AL · Free (donations to Magic Moments)

Opens soon Music

7.9 miNov 26 – Dec 25

Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course

Drive-thru · Birmingham, AL · $25 per car Mon-Thu; $35 Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25

Opens soon Music

8.1 miNov 21 – Jan 4

Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail

Event · Gardendale, AL · Free

Opens soon

15 miFrom Dec 3

Wacky Tacky Light Tour

Event · Birmingham, AL · Ticketed (individual seats or private party bus)

Opens soon

15 miDec 10 – Dec 17

Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · See website (ride tickets sold separately)

Opens soon

17 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Lights of Noel

Drive-thru · Birmingham, AL · 2025: car $25 weekdays, $35 weekends and holidays

8.1 mi

Irondale Believes Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Irondale, AL · Free

12 mi

Warrington Circle Lights

Neighborhood · Birmingham, AL · Free

Music

16 mi

Lights on Ridgely Drive

Home display · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

Music

17 mi

Glow Wild

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · 2025: adults from $18.95, ages 2-12 from $11.95

17 mi

Birmingham Downtown Tree Lighting (Regions)

Tree lighting · Birmingham, AL · Free

17 mi

Birmingham City Hall Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Birmingham, AL · Free

17 mi

Vulcan Magical Nights

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · Adults $10, seniors $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free (2024)

Music

18 mi
18 mi

Biltmore Estates of Vestavia

Neighborhood · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

Music

19 mi

Edgewood Homewood Lights

Neighborhood · Homewood, AL · Free

20 mi

Vestavia Hills Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

20 mi

Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hoover, AL · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Trussville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Trussville?

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, 20 displays are mapped in and around Trussville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Trussville?

Free options include Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail, Vulcan Magical Nights, Peppertree 'Santa's House' and Warrington Circle Lights. 15 of the 20 displays near Trussville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Trussville?

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 Trussville?

Yes. Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course, Vulcan Magical Nights and Warrington Circle Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Trussville?

The earliest Trussville-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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