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Christmas Lights in Colorado Springs, CO
The top places to see Christmas lights in Colorado Springs this season are Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Dec 4 – Jan 1), Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's (Dec 4 – Dec 19) and Magic of Lights Colorado Springs (Nov 20 – Jan 2). We've mapped 11 displays in Colorado Springs and 7 more nearby (4 events, 3 walk-thrus, 3 tree lightings). 13 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Colorado Springs (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Colorado Springs: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Colorado Springs?
Popular picks this season include Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Dec 4 – Jan 1), Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's (Dec 4 – Dec 19), Magic of Lights Colorado Springs (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and The Broadmoor Holiday Lights (Through Mar 1). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Colorado Springs, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Colorado Springs?
Free options include Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket, Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting, Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade. 13 of the 18 displays near Colorado Springs are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Colorado Springs?
Yes. Magic of Lights Colorado Springs (Per vehicle: $35.99 standard (cheaper online presales, from $18.50 in November); season pass $92.99). 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 Colorado Springs?
Yes. Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's, Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting and Pony Club Lights (tune to 104.7 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 Colorado Springs?
The earliest Colorado Springs-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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