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Christmas Lights in Broomfield, CO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Broomfield this season are Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (From Nov 20) and Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 3 displays in Broomfield and 35 more nearby (12 events, 10 home displays, 5 parades). 29 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Broomfield Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Broomfield, CO · Free

Broomfield Lights

Home display · Broomfield, CO · Free

Music

Shadow Canyon Light Show

Home display · Broomfield, CO · Free

Music

Near Broomfield (within 25 miles)

Boulder Star on Flagstaff Mountain

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

On now

14 miNov 11 – Dec 31

Stricker's Winter Wonderland

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now

23 miThrough Dec 31

Cannava Lighting and Music Christmas Show

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now Music

24 miThrough Dec 30

Vaughn Christmas Multiverse of Madness

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now

25 miThrough Jan 4

Christmas in Color at Water World

Drive-thru · Federal Heights, CO · Per vehicle; about $35 in 2025, check site for 2026 pricing

Opens soon Music

5.6 miFrom Nov 20

Figgyville

Home display · Arvada, CO · Free

Opens soon

8.4 miNov 27 – Jan 1

Western Wonderland at the National Western Center

Event · Denver, CO · Free (some activities need tickets or registration)

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Dec 27

Pearl Street Mall and Courthouse Holiday Lights

Neighborhood · Boulder, CO · Free

Opens soon

12 miFrom Nov 22

Elitch Holidays at Elitch Gardens

Event · Denver, CO · $24.99 per ticket for 1-3 tickets, $19.99 each for 4 or more online

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Larimer Lights

Event · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Mile High Tree

Event · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 20 – Dec 31

Lights of December Parade

Parade · Boulder, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

13 miDec 12 – Dec 12

St. Nick on the Bricks

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Switch on the Holidays

Event · Boulder, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

13 miNov 22 – Nov 22

9NEWS Parade of Lights

Parade · Denver, CO · Free (grandstand seating is sold)

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building

Light show · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 20 – Jan 24

Denver Zoo Zoo Lights

Walk-thru · Denver, CO · $25.95-$29.95 adults, $18.95-$22.95 youth, under 3 free

Opens soon

14 miNov 23 – Jan 3

Magical Winter Nights at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Event · Denver, CO · Ticketed; price not checked

Opens soon

14 miNov 25 – Jan 2

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Walk-thru · Denver, CO · $19-$45 adults depending on date and time, kids 2 and under free

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Jan 10

Mile High Holidays Drone Show

Light show · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon

15 miNov 20 – Dec 31

Light Up Longmont: Holiday Lights Stroll

Event · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

17 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Longmont Lights Parade

Parade · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

18 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Christmas in Color at Red Rocks

Drive-thru · Morrison, CO · Per vehicle; about $35 in 2025, check site for 2026 pricing

Opens soon Music

20 miFrom Nov 20

Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens

Walk-thru · Littleton, CO · $20 adults on dated tickets, $25 any-day; youth $15-$20; ages 0-2 free

Opens soon

22 miNov 27 – Jan 3

It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette

Event · Lafayette, CO · Free

5.0 mi

Louisville Parade of Lights

Parade · Louisville, CO · Free

5.5 mi
8.4 mi

Pruitt's Christmas Village

Home display · Arvada, CO · Free

Music

9.1 mi

ChristMOSS Light Show

Home display · Arvada, CO · Donations accepted

Music

9.7 mi

Light Up the Holidays Boulder

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

13 mi

Olde Golden Holidays

Event · Golden, CO · Free

15 mi

Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

16 mi

Train's Winter Wonderland

Home display · Lakewood, CO · Free

17 mi

Toe-Tafting Lights

Home display · Lakewood, CO · Free

Music

18 mi

Windsor Gardens Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

18 mi

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Christmas lights in Broomfield: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Broomfield?

Popular picks this season include Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (From Nov 20), 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, 38 displays are mapped in and around Broomfield, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Broomfield?

Free options include Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens, Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens, Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building and Denver Zoo Zoo Lights. 29 of the 38 displays near Broomfield are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Broomfield?

Yes. Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (Per vehicle; about $35 in 2025, check site for 2026 pricing) and Christmas in Color at Water World (Per vehicle; about $35 in 2025, check site for 2026 pricing). 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 Broomfield?

Yes. Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (tune to 87.9 FM), Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building and Christmas in Color at Water World (tune to 87.9 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 Broomfield?

The earliest Broomfield-area displays turn on Nov 11, 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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