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Christmas Lights in Modesto, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Modesto this season are McHenry Mansion candlelight tours, Sarah Therese Way snowman display and Beatrice Lane lighted homes. We've mapped 12 displays in Modesto and 11 more nearby (12 home displays, 5 neighborhoods, 4 parades). 19 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Modesto (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Modesto: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Modesto?
Popular picks this season include McHenry Mansion candlelight tours, Sarah Therese Way snowman display, Beatrice Lane lighted homes and Oxford Court Christmas Train. In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Modesto, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Modesto?
Free options include Sarah Therese Way snowman display, Beatrice Lane lighted homes, Oxford Court Christmas Train and Turlock Holiday Lights Tour. 19 of the 23 displays near Modesto are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Modesto?
Yes. The Lights on Bridgeford (tune to 96.1 FM (per 2023 Modesto Bee guide)), Lightazmic on Thornhill Way (tune to 93.1 FM (per older coverage)) and Newhall Court light show (tune to 91.1 FM (2024)). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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