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Christmas Lights in Lafayette, CO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Lafayette this season are 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). We've mapped 1 display in Lafayette and 33 more nearby (12 events, 7 home displays, 5 parades). 25 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette

Event · Lafayette, CO · Free

Near Lafayette (within 25 miles)

Boulder Star on Flagstaff Mountain

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

On now

11 miNov 11 – Dec 31

Pearl Street Mall and Courthouse Holiday Lights

Neighborhood · Boulder, CO · Free

Opens soon

8.7 miFrom Nov 22

Lights of December Parade

Parade · Boulder, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

9.9 miDec 12 – Dec 12

St. Nick on the Bricks

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Switch on the Holidays

Event · Boulder, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

10 miNov 22 – Nov 22

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

11 miFrom Nov 20

Figgyville

Home display · Arvada, CO · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 27 – Jan 1

Light Up Longmont: Holiday Lights Stroll

Event · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Longmont Lights Parade

Parade · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

13 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Western Wonderland at the National Western Center

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

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Dec 27

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

18 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Larimer Lights

Event · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Mile High Tree

Event · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 20 – Dec 31

9NEWS Parade of Lights

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

Opens soon

18 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building

Light show · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon Music

18 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

19 miNov 23 – Jan 3

Magical Winter Nights at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Event · Denver, CO · Ticketed; price not checked

Opens soon

19 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

19 miNov 20 – Jan 10

Mile High Holidays Drone Show

Light show · Denver, CO · Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Dec 31

Christmas in Color at Red Rocks

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

Opens soon Music

24 miFrom Nov 20

Louisville Parade of Lights

Parade · Louisville, CO · Free

2.5 mi
4.5 mi

Shadow Canyon Light Show

Home display · Broomfield, CO · Free

Music

4.8 mi

Broomfield Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Broomfield, CO · Free

5.2 mi

Broomfield Lights

Home display · Broomfield, CO · Free

Music

5.2 mi

Light Up the Holidays Boulder

Event · Boulder, CO · Free

10 mi

Pruitt's Christmas Village

Home display · Arvada, CO · Free

Music

13 mi

ChristMOSS Light Show

Home display · Arvada, CO · Donations accepted

Music

13 mi

Olde Golden Holidays

Event · Golden, CO · Free

18 mi

Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

21 mi

Train's Winter Wonderland

Home display · Lakewood, CO · Free

21 mi

Toe-Tafting Lights

Home display · Lakewood, CO · Free

Music

22 mi

Windsor Gardens Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Denver, CO · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Lafayette: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Lafayette?

Popular picks this season include Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (From Nov 20), Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 10), Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building (Nov 20 – Jan 24) and Denver Zoo Zoo Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3). In all, 34 displays are mapped in and around Lafayette, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lafayette?

Free options include Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens, Holiday Light and Music Show at the City and County Building, Denver Zoo Zoo Lights and Mile High Holidays Drone Show. 25 of the 34 displays near Lafayette are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette?

The earliest Lafayette-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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