The top places to see Christmas lights in Daly City this season are Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31) and Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 3 displays in Daly City and 34 more nearby (12 events, 9 neighborhoods, 6 tree lightings). 23 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Daly City: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Daly City?
Popular picks this season include Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Daly City, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Daly City?
Free options include Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Marin Holiday Light Spectacular, Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church and Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue. 23 of the 37 displays near Daly City are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Daly City?
Yes. Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (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 Daly City?
Yes. Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Pier 39 Christmas Tree Lighting and Tree Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Daly City?
The earliest Daly City-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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