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Christmas Lights in Loveland, CO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Loveland this season are 12 Days of Christmas Display (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Christmas Walk in the Woods (Dec 12 – Dec 31) and NoCo Winter Wonderland (Nov 26 – Dec 31). We've mapped 4 displays in Loveland and 19 more nearby (10 events, 3 parades, 3 tree lightings). 16 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

12 Days of Christmas Display

Light show · Loveland, CO · Free

Opens soon

Nov 26 – Jan 1

All Is Bright Tour at Centerra

Neighborhood · Loveland, CO · Free (cocoa stations about $1)

Opens soon

Nov 13 – Jan 1

Christmas Walk in the Woods

Walk-thru · Loveland, CO · $7 per person; $14 ages 11+ on Santa/music nights (Dec 12, 19-23)

Opens soon

Dec 12 – Dec 31

Festival of Lights

Event · Loveland, CO · Free to attend

Opens soon

Nov 20 – Nov 20

Near Loveland (within 25 miles)

Old Town Fort Collins Holiday Lights

Neighborhood · Fort Collins, CO · Free

On now

12 miNov 6 – Feb 14

NoCo Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Fort Collins, CO · $25 per vehicle

Opens soon

8.8 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek

Walk-thru · Fort Collins, CO · Adults $12-$16, ages 3-17 $8-$12, 2 and under free; timed entry

Opens soon

11 miDec 11 – Dec 27

Longmont Lights Parade

Parade · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

15 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Light Up Longmont: Holiday Lights Stroll

Event · Longmont, CO · Not listed

Opens soon

16 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Festival of Trees

Event · Greeley, CO · $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under, seniors 60+ at box office; horse and wagon rides $5

Opens soon

20 miNov 21 – Dec 5

Festival of Trees at Union Colony Civic Center

Event · Greeley, CO · $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under (plus $0.50 online fee)

Opens soon

20 miNov 21 – Dec 5

WinterFest in Downtown Greeley

Event · Greeley, CO · Free (family-friendly downtown events)

Opens soon

20 miNov 28 – Dec 12

Wellington Winter Wonderland

Event · Wellington, CO · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Windsor Wonderland

Event · Windsor, CO · Free

9.9 mi

Winter Lights Scavenger Hunt

Event · Fort Collins, CO · Not listed

13 mi
16 mi

Greeley WinterFest and Holiday Lane

Event · Greeley, CO · Free (2025)

16 mi

Greeley Holidaze House

Home display · Greeley, CO · Free

18 mi

Homesteader's Holiday and Tree Lighting at Centennial Village

Tree lighting · Greeley, CO · Free with canned food donation for Weld Food Bank, otherwise $4 per person

20 mi

Homesteader's Holiday at Centennial Village Museum

Event · Greeley, CO · 2025: $4 per person ages 3+, free with a canned food donation

20 mi

Light Up Lincoln park lighting ceremony

Tree lighting · Greeley, CO · Free

20 mi
25 mi

Old Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Fort Collins, CO · Free

Season ended

13 miNov 6 – Nov 6

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Christmas lights in Loveland: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Loveland?

Popular picks this season include 12 Days of Christmas Display (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Christmas Walk in the Woods (Dec 12 – Dec 31), NoCo Winter Wonderland (Nov 26 – Dec 31) and Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek (Dec 11 – Dec 27). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Loveland, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Loveland?

Free options include 12 Days of Christmas Display, Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek, Festival of Lights and All Is Bright Tour at Centerra. 16 of the 23 displays near Loveland are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. NoCo Winter Wonderland ($25 per vehicle). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Loveland?

The earliest Loveland-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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