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Christmas Lights in Phoenix, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Phoenix this season are Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Phoenix Zoo ZooLights (Nov 25 – Jan 15) and Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27). We've mapped 3 displays in Phoenix and 32 more nearby (10 walk-thrus, 8 events, 5 parades). 22 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Phoenix (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Phoenix: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Phoenix?
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), Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27) and World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3). In all, 35 displays are mapped in and around Phoenix, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Phoenix?
Free options include Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Stroll in the Glow and Chandler Parade of Lights. 22 of the 35 displays near Phoenix are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Phoenix?
Yes. World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (From $39.99 per car) and 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 Phoenix?
Yes. Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights and Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Phoenix?
The earliest Phoenix-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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