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Christmas Lights in Los Altos, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Los Altos this season are Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27), San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1) and Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1). We've mapped 1 display in Los Altos and 32 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 7 neighborhoods, 7 events). 17 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Los Altos (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Los Altos: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Los Altos?
Popular picks this season include Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27), San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1) and Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10). In all, 33 displays are mapped in and around Los Altos, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Los Altos?
Free options include Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience, Crippsmas Place, Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church and Los Altos Holiday Tree Celebration. 17 of the 33 displays near Los Altos are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Los Altos?
Yes. Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (Ticketed per vehicle, bought in advance), Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake (Advance tickets only; drive-thru was about $20 per vehicle in past years) and Blinky's Drive-Thru Light Show (2025: $30 per car weekends, $25 weekdays). 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 Los Altos?
Yes. Los Altos Holiday Tree Celebration, 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 Los Altos?
The earliest Los Altos-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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