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Christmas Lights in Stockton, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Stockton this season are Festival of Trees (Dec 4 – Dec 6), City of Stockton Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Stockton Lighted Boat Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 11 displays in Stockton and 10 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 neighborhoods, 3 tree lightings). 13 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Stockton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Stockton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Stockton?
Popular picks this season include Festival of Trees (Dec 4 – Dec 6), City of Stockton Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Stockton Lighted Boat Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Hospice of San Joaquin Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov 24 – Nov 24). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Stockton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Stockton?
Free options include Hospice of San Joaquin Tree Lighting Ceremony, Candy Land at 7525 Oakmont Drive, Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show and Downtown Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting. 13 of the 21 displays near Stockton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Stockton?
Yes. Candy Land at 7525 Oakmont Drive (Free (donations)) and Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show (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 Stockton?
Yes. Candy Land at 7525 Oakmont Drive (tune to 95.5 FM), Lincoln Presbyterian Drive-Thru Light Show and Phillips Court animated light show (Tom BetGeorge, Magical Light Shows). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Stockton?
The earliest Stockton-area displays turn on Nov 24, 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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