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Christmas Lights in Buckeye, AZ

The top places to see Christmas lights in Buckeye this season are Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3) and Avondazzle Holiday Light Display. We've mapped 8 displays in Buckeye and 19 more nearby (8 home displays, 6 walk-thrus, 5 events). 13 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Nov 28 – Jan 1

Animatronic Santa and Nutcrackers

Home display · Buckeye, AZ

Glow on Monroe Parade

Parade · Buckeye, AZ · Free

Tartesso Holiday Light Parade

Parade · Buckeye, AZ

The Hallmark House

Home display · Buckeye, AZ

The Lights on Evergreen

Home display · Buckeye, AZ · Free, donations to All Faith Community Services

Music

Zelez Family Light Show

Home display · Buckeye, AZ

Near Buckeye (within 25 miles)

World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale)

Drive-thru · Glendale, AZ · From $39.99 per car

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 12 – Jan 3

Little Mermaid House

Home display · Goodyear, AZ

Music

10 mi

Holidays on the Square

Event · Goodyear, AZ · Free

11 mi

Santa's Castle (Bob Sanda)

Home display · Goodyear, AZ

Music

13 mi

Christmas in the Park (Litchfield Park)

Event · Litchfield Park, AZ · Free

13 mi

Desert Farm Lights

Walk-thru · Waddell, AZ · 2024: $17.25 before Oct 1, $23 after; 10% military discount

15 mi

Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival)

Walk-thru · Surprise, AZ · General admission about $24.95 online; age 3+ need a ticket

Music

15 mi

Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights)

Walk-thru · Surprise, AZ · General admission $24.95, early bird weekday $17.95, kids 2 and under free

15 mi

Berridge Lane display

Home display · Litchfield Park, AZ

16 mi

Avondazzle Holiday Light Display

Walk-thru · Avondale, AZ · Free

16 mi

Surprise Party Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Surprise, AZ · 2023: free with a canned food or toy donation

Music

17 mi

Sparkling Surprise

Walk-thru · Surprise, AZ · Free

17 mi
19 mi

Westgate Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights

Tree lighting · Glendale, AZ · Free

Music

19 mi

Laveen Christmas House (Cartoon Zooland)

Home display · Laveen, AZ · Free

23 mi

Candy Cane Lane at Peoria Sports Complex

Event · Peoria, AZ · $5; kids 2 and under free; free parking (past edition)

23 mi

Hometown Christmas Parade (Glendale)

Parade · Glendale, AZ · Free

24 mi

Glendale Glitters

Event · Glendale, AZ · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Buckeye: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Buckeye?

Popular picks this season include Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3), Avondazzle Holiday Light Display and Westgate Entertainment District holiday lights. In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Buckeye, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Buckeye?

Free options include Avondazzle Holiday Light Display, Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights), Sparkling Surprise and Holidays on the Square. 13 of the 27 displays near Buckeye are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (From $39.99 per car). 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 Buckeye?

Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale), Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival) and Westgate Tree Lighting and Holiday 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 Buckeye?

The earliest Buckeye-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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