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Christmas Lights in Brentwood, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Brentwood this season are Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21). We've mapped 1 display in Brentwood and 36 more nearby (15 home displays, 6 neighborhoods, 6 tree lightings). 21 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Brentwood (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Brentwood: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Brentwood?
Popular picks this season include Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10), Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21) and Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Brentwood, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Brentwood?
Free options include Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church, Downtown Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting, Hospice of San Joaquin Tree Lighting Ceremony and Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show. 21 of the 37 displays near Brentwood are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Brentwood?
Yes. Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (Tickets from about $55 on resale listings), Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show (Free) and Candy Land at 7525 Oakmont Drive (Free (donations)). 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 Brentwood?
Yes. Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show, Candy Land at 7525 Oakmont Drive (tune to 95.5 FM) and Phillips Court animated light show (Tom BetGeorge, Magical Light Shows). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Brentwood?
The earliest Brentwood-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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