The top places to see Christmas lights in Aurora this season are Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 4 displays in Aurora and 23 more nearby (11 home displays, 5 events, 4 walk-thrus). 22 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Aurora: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Aurora?
Popular picks this season include Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building (Nov 20 – Jan 24). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Aurora, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Aurora?
Free options include Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms, Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens, Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens and Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building. 22 of the 27 displays near Aurora are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Aurora?
Yes. Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building, Mile High Tree and Lights on Lieter (tune to 95.3 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Aurora?
The earliest Aurora-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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