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Christmas Lights in Los Gatos, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Los Gatos this season are Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27) and Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27). We've mapped 3 displays in Los Gatos and 32 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 7 events, 6 neighborhoods). 20 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Los Gatos (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Los Gatos: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Los Gatos?
Popular picks this season include Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27), Roaring Camp Holiday Tree Walk (From Nov 27) and San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1). In all, 35 displays are mapped in and around Los Gatos, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Los Gatos?
Free options include Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience, Winter on the Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland and Crippsmas Place. 20 of the 35 displays near Los Gatos are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Los Gatos?
Yes. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Holiday Lights ($11.50-$42 depending on ticket), Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (Ticketed per vehicle, bought in advance) and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake (Advance tickets only; drive-thru was about $20 per vehicle in past years). 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 Gatos?
Yes. North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens, Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (tune to Holiday music via car radio) and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake (tune to Holiday music on car radio (station varies)). 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 Gatos?
The earliest Los Gatos-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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