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Christmas Lights in Glen Ellen, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Glen Ellen this season are Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13), WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom WinterFest (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Glen Ellen and 16 more nearby (6 tree lightings, 3 walk-thrus, 3 events). 11 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Glen Ellen (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Glen Ellen: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Glen Ellen?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13), WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Six Flags Discovery Kingdom WinterFest (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Mare Island Light Night Holiday Tree Celebration (Dec 4 – Dec 4). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Glen Ellen, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Glen Ellen?
Free options include Winter at Wonderland Tree Lighting at Children's Wonderland, Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting, Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration and Northern Lights Winter Lights Art Walk. 11 of the 17 displays near Glen Ellen are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Glen Ellen?
Yes. Winter at Wonderland Tree Lighting at Children's Wonderland, Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Glen Ellen?
The earliest Glen Ellen-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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