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Christmas Lights in Petaluma, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Petaluma this season are Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13) and WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Petaluma and 18 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 3 parades, 3 neighborhoods). 13 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Petaluma (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Petaluma: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Petaluma?
Popular picks this season include Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3), 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). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Petaluma, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Petaluma?
Free options include Marin Holiday Light Spectacular, Winter at Wonderland Tree Lighting at Children's Wonderland, Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting and Christmas in the Redwoods. 13 of the 19 displays near Petaluma are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Petaluma?
Yes. Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Free) and Christmas in the Redwoods (Free). 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 Petaluma?
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 Petaluma?
The earliest Petaluma-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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