The top places to see Christmas lights in Walnut Creek this season are Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31) and Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21). We've mapped 2 displays in Walnut Creek and 56 more nearby (14 events, 14 tree lightings, 14 home displays). 34 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Walnut Creek: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Walnut Creek?
Popular picks this season include Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Magic of Lights at Toyota Pavilion at Concord (From Nov 21) and Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 58 displays are mapped in and around Walnut Creek, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Walnut Creek?
Free options include Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church, Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue, Embarcadero Center Holiday Lights and Temple Hill Christmas Lights. 34 of the 58 displays near Walnut Creek are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Walnut Creek?
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 Walnut Creek?
Yes. Pier 39 Christmas Tree Lighting and Tree Show, Winter at Wonderland Tree Lighting at Children's Wonderland and Festival of Lights at Children's Wonderland. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Walnut Creek?
The earliest Walnut Creek-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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