The top places to see Christmas lights in Placentia this season are Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30) and Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24). We've mapped 2 displays in Placentia and 84 more nearby (21 neighborhoods, 20 home displays, 17 tree lightings). 33 are free. 17 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Placentia: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Placentia?
Popular picks this season include Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30), Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24) and Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27). In all, 86 displays are mapped in and around Placentia, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Placentia?
Free options include Dream Glow Festival, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes, Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train and Thoroughbred Holiday Lights. 33 of the 86 displays near Placentia are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Placentia?
Yes. Night of Lights OC (Ticketed per vehicle; price not confirmed). 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 Placentia?
Yes. Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show, Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park and Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Placentia?
The earliest Placentia-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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