The top places to see Christmas lights in Concord this season are Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31) and Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 6 displays in Concord and 45 more nearby (14 home displays, 12 tree lightings, 11 events). 28 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Concord: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Concord?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 51 displays are mapped in and around Concord, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Concord?
Free options include Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church, Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue, Temple Hill Christmas Lights and Circle of Lights at Mountain View Cemetery. 28 of the 51 displays near Concord are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Concord?
Yes. Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (Tickets from about $55 on resale listings). 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 Concord?
Yes. Winter at Wonderland Tree Lighting at Children's Wonderland, Festival of Lights at Children's Wonderland and Fairfield Downtown 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 Concord?
The earliest Concord-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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