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Christmas Lights in Castle Rock, CO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Castle Rock this season are Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Castle Rock Starlighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 1 display in Castle Rock and 16 more nearby (9 home displays, 3 neighborhoods, 2 tree lightings). 14 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Castle Rock Starlighting

Tree lighting · Castle Rock, CO · Free

Opens soon

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Near Castle Rock (within 25 miles)

Franktown Festival of Lights

Home display · Franktown, CO · Free (food drive donations requested)

On now

9.0 miThrough Dec 31

Star Wars: The Battle for the North Pole

Home display · Highlands Ranch, CO · Free

On now

12 miThrough Jan 1

Vaughn Christmas Multiverse of Madness

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now

15 miThrough Jan 4

Cannava Lighting and Music Christmas Show

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now Music

16 miThrough Dec 30

Stricker's Winter Wonderland

Home display · Centennial, CO · Free

On now

17 miThrough Dec 31

Lights on Lieter

Home display · Lone Tree, CO · Donations to the Cancer League of Colorado

Opens soon Music

11 miFrom Nov 28

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms

Walk-thru · Littleton, CO · $13.50-$30 general admission, kids 2 and under free

Opens soon

18 miNov 21 – Jan 3

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

18 miNov 27 – Jan 3

It's A Wonderful Light

Home display · Aurora, CO · Donations to the Autism Society of Colorado

Opens soon

19 miDec 1 – Jan 2

Tialdo Family Christmas Light Show

Home display · Aurora, CO · Donations to the #ForAurora Christmas Store

17 mi

South White Crow Street

Neighborhood · Aurora, CO · Free

17 mi

Palmer Lake Star

Event · Palmer Lake, CO · Free

18 mi

Rousefamily 5 Christmas Lights (The Party Show)

Home display · Aurora, CO · Free

Music

18 mi

Monument Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Monument, CO · Free

19 mi

Windsor Gardens Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

23 mi

Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Castle Rock: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Castle Rock?

Popular picks this season include Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Castle Rock Starlighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Palmer Lake Star. In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Castle Rock, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Castle Rock?

Free options include Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms, Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens, Castle Rock Starlighting and Palmer Lake Star. 14 of the 17 displays near Castle Rock are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Castle Rock?

Yes. Lights on Lieter (tune to 95.3 FM), Cannava Lighting and Music Christmas Show and Rousefamily 5 Christmas Lights (The Party Show). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Castle Rock?

The earliest Castle Rock-area displays turn on Nov 21, 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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