The top places to see Christmas lights in Woodside this season are Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1) and Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1). We've mapped 2 displays in Woodside and 39 more nearby (12 events, 9 neighborhoods, 8 tree lightings). 23 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Woodside: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Woodside?
Popular picks this season include Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), San Jose Holiday Lights (DOCA Festival) (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience (Nov 27 – Jan 1) and Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31). In all, 41 displays are mapped in and around Woodside, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Woodside?
Free options include Christmas in the Park - Downtown Park Experience, Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Crippsmas Place and Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church. 23 of the 41 displays near Woodside are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Woodside?
Yes. Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (Ticketed per vehicle, bought in advance) and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake (Advance tickets only; drive-thru was about $20 per vehicle in past years). 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 Woodside?
Yes. Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park (tune to Holiday music via car radio). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Woodside?
The earliest Woodside-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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