The top places to see Christmas lights in Riverside this season are Mission Inn Lights & Delights Tour (From Nov 23), Holiday Magic at Candy Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 27) and Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24). We've mapped 9 displays in Riverside and 32 more nearby (12 home displays, 9 neighborhoods, 6 tree lightings). 13 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Riverside: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Riverside?
Popular picks this season include Mission Inn Lights & Delights Tour (From Nov 23), Holiday Magic at Candy Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24) and Mission Inn Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3). In all, 41 displays are mapped in and around Riverside, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Riverside?
Free options include Holiday Magic at Candy Lane, Mission Inn Festival of Lights, Mission Inn Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony and Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train. 13 of the 41 displays near Riverside are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Riverside?
Yes. Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show, Mission Inn Festival of Lights and Mission Inn Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Riverside?
The earliest Riverside-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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