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Christmas Lights in Buttonwillow, CA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Buttonwillow this season are Bakersfield Christmas Town (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Colors of Christmas at Bakersfield Christian High School (Nov 12 – Nov 12) and Haggin Oaks Christmas Light Ride. We've mapped 1 display in Buttonwillow and 10 more nearby (6 parades, 2 tree lightings, 1 neighborhood). 10 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Buttonwillow Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Buttonwillow, CA · Free

Near Buttonwillow (within 25 miles)

Colors of Christmas at Bakersfield Christian High School

Event · Bakersfield, CA · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 12 – Nov 12

Bakersfield Christmas Town

Drive-thru · Bakersfield, CA · Ticketed (price not listed)

Opens soon

25 miNov 27 – Jan 2

Shafter Christmas Parade and Festival

Parade · Shafter, CA · Free

12 mi
13 mi

Taft Christmas Parade

Parade · Taft, CA · Free

19 mi

Haggin Oaks Christmas Light Ride

Neighborhood · Bakersfield, CA · Free

20 mi

Town and Country Village Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bakersfield, CA · Free

20 mi

McFarland Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · McFarland, CA · Free

21 mi

City of Bakersfield Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bakersfield, CA · Free

23 mi

NOR Christmas Parade

Parade · Oildale, CA · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Buttonwillow: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Buttonwillow?

Popular picks this season include Bakersfield Christmas Town (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Colors of Christmas at Bakersfield Christian High School (Nov 12 – Nov 12), Haggin Oaks Christmas Light Ride and Buttonwillow Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. In all, 11 displays are mapped in and around Buttonwillow, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Buttonwillow?

Free options include Colors of Christmas at Bakersfield Christian High School, Haggin Oaks Christmas Light Ride, Buttonwillow Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Taft Christmas Parade. 10 of the 11 displays near Buttonwillow are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Buttonwillow?

Yes. Bakersfield Christmas Town (Ticketed (price not listed)). 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 Buttonwillow?

Yes. Colors of Christmas at Bakersfield Christian High School. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Buttonwillow?

The earliest Buttonwillow-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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