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Christmas Lights in Gilbert, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Gilbert 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 2 displays in Gilbert and 12 more nearby (5 walk-thrus, 3 parades, 3 events). 9 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Gilbert (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Gilbert: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Gilbert?
Free options include Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Stroll in the Glow and Chandler Parade of Lights. 9 of the 14 displays near Gilbert are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
The earliest Gilbert-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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