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Christmas Lights in Atwater, CA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Atwater this season are Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Oxford Court Christmas Train and Turlock Holiday Lights Tour. We've mapped 1 display in Atwater and 9 more nearby (6 parades, 2 events, 2 neighborhoods). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Atwater Candyland Christmas Parade

Parade · Atwater, CA · Free to watch

Near Atwater (within 25 miles)

Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House

Event · Merced, CA · Free

Music

7.3 mi

Downtown Merced Christmas Parade and Holiday Mercado

Parade · Merced, CA · Free to watch

7.3 mi

Livingston Christmas Parade

Parade · Livingston, CA · Free to watch

8.0 mi

Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade

Parade · Turlock, CA · Free

17 mi

Turlock Christmas Tree Lane

Neighborhood · Turlock, CA · Free

17 mi

Oxford Court Christmas Train

Neighborhood · Turlock, CA · Free (donations to Turlock Together encouraged)

18 mi

Turlock Holiday Lights Tour

Event · Turlock, CA · Free

18 mi

Los Banos Christmas Parade of Lights

Parade · Los Banos, CA · Free to watch

Music

24 mi

Dos Palos Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Dos Palos, CA · Free to watch

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Atwater: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Atwater?

Popular picks this season include Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Oxford Court Christmas Train, Turlock Holiday Lights Tour and Turlock Christmas Tree Lane. In all, 10 displays are mapped in and around Atwater, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Atwater?

Free options include Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Oxford Court Christmas Train, Turlock Holiday Lights Tour and Turlock Christmas Tree Lane. 10 of the 10 displays near Atwater are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Atwater?

Yes. Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House and Los Banos Christmas Parade of Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

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