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Christmas Lights in Surprise, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Surprise this season are Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3) and Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival). We've mapped 4 displays in Surprise and 27 more nearby (10 home displays, 6 walk-thrus, 5 parades). 16 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Surprise (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Surprise: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Surprise?
Popular picks this season include Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3), Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival) and Sparkling Surprise. In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Surprise, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Surprise?
Free options include Sparkling Surprise, Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights), Avondazzle Holiday Light Display and Holidays on the Square. 16 of the 31 displays near Surprise are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Surprise?
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 Surprise?
Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale), Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival) and Surprise Party Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Surprise?
The earliest Surprise-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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