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Christmas Lights in Anaheim, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Anaheim this season are Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30) and Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27). We've mapped 2 displays in Anaheim and 80 more nearby (20 home displays, 18 neighborhoods, 16 tree lightings). 31 are free. 16 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Anaheim (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Anaheim: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Anaheim?
Popular picks this season include Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30), Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Nov 13 – Jan 6). In all, 82 displays are mapped in and around Anaheim, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Anaheim?
Free options include Dream Glow Festival, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes, Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train and North Pole by the Sea. 31 of the 82 displays near Anaheim are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Anaheim?
Yes. Night of Lights OC (Ticketed per vehicle; price not confirmed). 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 Anaheim?
Yes. Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes and Ring in the Holidays and Nutcracker Holiday 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 Anaheim?
The earliest Anaheim-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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