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Christmas Lights in Windsor, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Windsor this season are Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove and Fairmont Sonoma Annual Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 3 – Dec 3). We've mapped 1 display in Windsor and 12 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 3 walk-thrus, 2 parades). 10 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Windsor (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Windsor: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Windsor?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonder Lantern Walks at Sonoma Botanical Garden (Dec 10 – Dec 13), Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove, Fairmont Sonoma Annual Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 4 – Dec 4). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Windsor, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Windsor?
Free options include Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove, Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas in the Redwoods and Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration. 10 of the 13 displays near Windsor are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Windsor?
Yes. Christmas in the Redwoods (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 Windsor?
Yes. Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting, Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration and A Holly Dolly Parade of Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Windsor?
The earliest Windsor-area displays turn on Nov 27, 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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