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Christmas Lights in Cotati, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Cotati this season are Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13) and Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 1 display in Cotati and 13 more nearby (4 tree lightings, 3 parades, 3 walk-thrus). 10 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Cotati (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Cotati: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Cotati?
Popular picks this season include Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Sonoma Valley Lighted Tractor Parade (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Cotati, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cotati?
Free options include Marin Holiday Light Spectacular, Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas in the Redwoods and Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration. 10 of the 14 displays near Cotati are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Cotati?
Yes. Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Free) and Christmas in the Redwoods (Free). 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 Cotati?
Yes. Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting, Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration and A Holly Dolly Parade of Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Cotati?
The earliest Cotati-area displays turn on Nov 27, 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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