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Christmas Lights in Benton, AR
The top places to see Christmas lights in Benton this season are GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 1 display in Benton and 11 more nearby (6 tree lightings, 2 events, 2 parades). 10 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Benton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Benton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Benton?
Popular picks this season include GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21), Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and North Little Rock Christmas Parade (Dec 13 – Dec 13). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Benton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Benton?
Free options include Northern Lights Holiday Festival, Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony, A Small Town Christmas in Benton and River Market District Holiday Lights. 10 of the 12 displays near Benton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
When do Christmas lights start in Benton?
The earliest Benton-area displays turn on Oct 29, 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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