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Christmas Lights in Peoria, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Peoria this season are Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Phoenix Zoo ZooLights (Nov 25 – Jan 15) and World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3). We've mapped 3 displays in Peoria and 26 more nearby (9 home displays, 7 walk-thrus, 5 events). 16 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Peoria (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Peoria: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Peoria?
Popular picks this season include Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Phoenix Zoo ZooLights (Nov 25 – Jan 15), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3) and Avondazzle Holiday Light Display. In all, 29 displays are mapped in and around Peoria, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Peoria?
Free options include Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Avondazzle Holiday Light Display, Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights) and Sparkling Surprise. 16 of the 29 displays near Peoria are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Peoria?
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 Peoria?
Yes. Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights and World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Peoria?
The earliest Peoria-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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