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Christmas Lights in Westminster, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Westminster this season are Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30) and Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Westminster and 73 more nearby (20 neighborhoods, 16 tree lightings, 14 home displays). 31 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Westminster (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Westminster: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Westminster?
Popular picks this season include Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30), Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 74 displays are mapped in and around Westminster, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Westminster?
Free options include Dream Glow Festival, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes, Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train and Christmas Tree Lane. 31 of the 74 displays near Westminster are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Westminster?
Yes. Night of Lights OC (Ticketed per vehicle; price not confirmed). 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 Westminster?
Yes. Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes and NightTales at the Natural History Museum. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Westminster?
The earliest Westminster-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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