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Christmas Lights in Glendale, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Glendale this season are World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3), World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 7 displays in Glendale and 28 more nearby (10 home displays, 9 walk-thrus, 5 events). 19 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Glendale (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Glendale: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Glendale?
Popular picks this season include World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3), 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, 35 displays are mapped in and around Glendale, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Glendale?
Free options include Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting and Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. 19 of the 35 displays near Glendale are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Glendale?
Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (From $39.99 per car) and 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 Glendale?
Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale), 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 Glendale?
The earliest Glendale-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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