The top places to see Christmas lights in Pleasanton this season are San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1) and Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31). We've mapped 2 displays in Pleasanton and 45 more nearby (13 home displays, 9 neighborhoods, 8 events). 25 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Pleasanton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Pleasanton?
Popular picks this season include San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31) and Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10). In all, 47 displays are mapped in and around Pleasanton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Pleasanton?
Free options include Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience, Crippsmas Place, Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church and Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue. 25 of the 47 displays near Pleasanton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Pleasanton?
Yes. Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (Tickets from about $55 on resale listings). 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 Pleasanton?
Yes. Santa Clara Holiday Tree Lighting, Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park and Mountain View Community 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 Pleasanton?
The earliest Pleasanton-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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