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Christmas Lights in Felton, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Felton this season are Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27), Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24) and Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27). We've mapped 1 display in Felton and 27 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 6 events, 5 drive-thrus). 17 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Felton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Felton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Felton?
Popular picks this season include Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27), Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27) and San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Felton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Felton?
Free options include Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience, Winter on the Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland and Santa Cruz Harbor Lighted Boat Parade. 17 of the 28 displays near Felton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Felton?
Yes. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights ($11.50-$42 depending on ticket), Sparky's Holiday Lights and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (Ticketed per vehicle, bought in advance). 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 Felton?
Yes. North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens, Los Gatos in Lights - Winter Celebration and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (tune to Holiday music via car radio). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Felton?
The earliest Felton-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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