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Christmas Lights in Tempe, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Tempe this season are World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27) and Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 3 displays in Tempe and 24 more nearby (7 events, 6 walk-thrus, 5 parades). 18 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Tempe (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Tempe: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Tempe?
Popular picks this season include World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe) (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor (Dec 4 – Dec 27), Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Tempe, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tempe?
Free options include Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Phoenix Zoo ZooLights, Stroll in the Glow and Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting. 18 of the 27 displays near Tempe are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Tempe?
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 Tempe?
Yes. World of Illumination: Reindeer Road (Tempe), Arizona Christmas Lights at Valor 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 Tempe?
The earliest Tempe-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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