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Christmas Lights in Davis, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Davis this season are Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4) and Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 1 display in Davis and 22 more nearby (7 parades, 5 tree lightings, 3 events). 19 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Davis (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Davis: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Davis?
Popular picks this season include Theatre of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Imaginarium at Cal Expo (Nov 14 – Jan 4), Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Merriment on Main Tree Lighting (Dec 1 – Dec 1). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Davis, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Davis?
Free options include Theatre of Lights, Imaginarium at Cal Expo, Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire and Elk Grove Illumination Holiday Festival and Ribbon Tree Lighting. 19 of the 23 displays near Davis are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Davis?
Yes. Theatre of Lights, 3316 Lake Terrace Drive and Arcadian Village Lights (tune to 107.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Davis?
The earliest Davis-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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