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Christmas Lights in Little Rock, AR
The top places to see Christmas lights in Little Rock 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 7 displays in Little Rock and 7 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 2 parades, 2 events). 11 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Little Rock (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Little Rock: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Little Rock?
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, 14 displays are mapped in and around Little Rock, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Little Rock?
Free options include Northern Lights Holiday Festival, Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony, Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights and River Market District Holiday Lights. 11 of the 14 displays near Little Rock are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Little Rock?
Yes. Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights (Free (donations welcome)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
When do Christmas lights start in Little Rock?
The earliest Little Rock-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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