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Christmas Lights in Chandler, AZ

The top places to see Christmas lights in Chandler this season are Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27), World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 3 displays in Chandler and 15 more nearby (5 walk-thrus, 5 parades, 4 events). 13 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Chandler Parade of Lights

Parade · Chandler, AZ · Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Downtown Chandler Holiday Magic and Tumbleweed Tree

Event · Chandler, AZ · Free

Music

Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide

Walk-thru · Chandler, AZ · 2025: $30 general, $70 VIP

Music

Near Chandler (within 25 miles)

World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe)

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

Opens soon Music

9.0 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Mesa Temple Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Mesa, AZ · Free

Opens soon

9.7 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Tempe, AZ · Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor

Walk-thru · Gilbert, AZ · $12.95 adult, $9.95 child ($17.95/$14.95 on drone nights)

Opens soon Music

10 miDec 4 – Dec 27

Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

Parade · Tempe, AZ · Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden

Walk-thru · Phoenix, AZ · $39.95-$44.95 adult, $18.95 child (members slightly less)

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Phoenix Zoo ZooLights

Walk-thru · Phoenix, AZ · $35 general, $30 members, free ages 2 and under

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 25 – Jan 15

Stroll in the Glow

Event · Fountain Hills, AZ · Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Merry Main Street

Event · Mesa, AZ · Mostly free; ice rink is ticketed

9.7 mi

Christmas on Comstock

Neighborhood · Gilbert, AZ · Free; donations to Make-A-Wish

Music

11 mi

Laveen Christmas House (Cartoon Zooland)

Home display · Laveen, AZ · Free

18 mi

APS Electric Light Parade

Parade · Phoenix, AZ · Free

23 mi

Glendale Glitters

Event · Glendale, AZ · Free

24 mi

Hometown Christmas Parade (Glendale)

Parade · Glendale, AZ · Free

24 mi

Christmas at the Princess

Light show · Scottsdale, AZ · 2025: $40 admission plus parking

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Chandler: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Chandler?

Popular picks this season include Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27), World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Chandler, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Chandler?

Free options include Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Stroll in the Glow and Chandler Parade of Lights. 13 of the 18 displays near Chandler are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (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 Chandler?

Yes. Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor, World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) and Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Chandler?

The earliest Chandler-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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