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Christmas Lights in Manitou Springs, CO
The top places to see Christmas lights in Manitou Springs this season are Magic of Lights Colorado Springs (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Dec 4 – Jan 1) and Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's (Dec 4 – Dec 19). We've mapped 2 displays in Manitou Springs and 16 more nearby (4 events, 3 tree lightings, 3 parades). 13 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Manitou Springs (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Manitou Springs: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Manitou Springs?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Colorado Springs (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Dec 4 – Jan 1), Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's (Dec 4 – Dec 19) and Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting (Nov 28 – Jan 1). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Manitou Springs, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Manitou Springs?
Free options include Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting, Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket, Manitou Springs Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa and Manitou Springs Christmas Parade. 13 of the 18 displays near Manitou Springs are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Manitou 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 Manitou 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 Manitou Springs?
The earliest Manitou 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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