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Christmas Lights in Fountain Hills, AZ

The top places to see Christmas lights in Fountain Hills 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 1 display in Fountain Hills and 13 more nearby (4 parades, 4 walk-thrus, 3 events). 10 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Stroll in the Glow

Event · Fountain Hills, AZ · Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Near Fountain Hills (within 25 miles)

Mesa Temple Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Mesa, AZ · Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

Parade · Tempe, AZ · Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Phoenix Zoo ZooLights

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

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 25 – Jan 15

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

17 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Tempe, AZ · Free

Opens soon

18 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

19 miDec 4 – Dec 27

World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe)

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

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Chandler Parade of Lights

Parade · Chandler, AZ · Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Christmas at the Princess

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

Music

12 mi

Merry Main Street

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

14 mi

Christmas on Comstock

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

Music

18 mi

APS Electric Light Parade

Parade · Phoenix, AZ · Free

21 mi

Downtown Chandler Holiday Magic and Tumbleweed Tree

Event · Chandler, AZ · Free

Music

22 mi

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Christmas lights in Fountain Hills: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Fountain Hills?

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, 14 displays are mapped in and around Fountain Hills, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fountain Hills?

Free options include Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Stroll in the Glow and Chandler Parade of Lights. 10 of the 14 displays near Fountain Hills are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Fountain Hills?

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 Fountain Hills?

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 Fountain Hills?

The earliest Fountain Hills-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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