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Christmas Lights in Thousand Oaks, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Thousand Oaks this season are Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College (Nov 25 – Dec 23), Sip, Taste & Tour of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 19 – Dec 19) and Holly Trolley Tours of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 15 – Dec 17). We've mapped 6 displays in Thousand Oaks and 26 more nearby (8 home displays, 8 events, 6 tree lightings). 20 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Thousand Oaks (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Thousand Oaks: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Thousand Oaks?
Popular picks this season include Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College (Nov 25 – Dec 23), Sip, Taste & Tour of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 19 – Dec 19), Holly Trolley Tours of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 15 – Dec 17) and Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Walk (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 32 displays are mapped in and around Thousand Oaks, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Thousand Oaks?
Free options include Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College, Christmas at the Ranch with Santa, Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village and Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa's Village. 20 of the 32 displays near Thousand Oaks are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Thousand Oaks?
Yes. Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College, Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village and 50th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks at Ventura Harbor. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Thousand Oaks?
The earliest Thousand Oaks-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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