The top places to see Christmas lights in Poway this season are Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (Nov 30 – Dec 31). We've mapped 3 displays in Poway and 41 more nearby (14 events, 9 neighborhoods, 7 parades). 23 are free. 12 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Poway: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Poway?
Popular picks this season include Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (Nov 30 – Dec 31) and Poway Christmas in the Park (Dec 11 – Dec 12). In all, 44 displays are mapped in and around Poway, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Poway?
Free options include Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel, Poway Christmas in the Park, Hotel del Coronado Holidays and Balboa Park December Nights. 23 of the 44 displays near Poway are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Poway?
Yes. Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular, Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden and Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (tune to 98.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Poway?
The earliest Poway-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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Professional Christmas light installers in Poway hang, maintain and take down your lights, or install permanent lights you control from your phone. Tell us about your house and get free quotes.
