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Christmas Lights in Palmer Lake, CO
The top places to see Christmas lights in Palmer Lake 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 The Broadmoor Holiday Lights (Through Mar 1). We've mapped 1 display in Palmer Lake and 17 more nearby (4 tree lightings, 3 events, 3 walk-thrus). 14 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Palmer Lake (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Palmer Lake: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Palmer Lake?
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), The Broadmoor Holiday Lights (Through Mar 1) and Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket (Dec 4 – Dec 23). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Palmer Lake, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Palmer Lake?
Free options include Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket, Festival of Lights Parade, Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting and Manitou Springs Christmas Parade. 14 of the 18 displays near Palmer Lake are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Palmer Lake?
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 Palmer Lake?
The earliest Palmer Lake-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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