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Christmas Lights in Woodland Park, CO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Woodland Park 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 Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting (Nov 28 – Jan 1). We've mapped 1 display in Woodland Park and 16 more nearby (4 events, 3 parades, 3 walk-thrus). 13 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Lights Above the Clouds Christmas Parade

Parade · Woodland Park, CO · Free

Near Woodland Park (within 25 miles)

The Broadmoor Holiday Lights

Event · Colorado Springs, CO · Not listed; see the resort's holiday visitor FAQ

On now

18 miThrough Mar 1

Manitou Springs Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa

Tree lighting · Manitou Springs, CO · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 25 – Nov 25

Manitou Springs Christmas Parade

Parade · Manitou Springs, CO · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 6 – Dec 6

Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's

Walk-thru · Colorado Springs, CO · $5 per family or group plus a canned good or new toy

Opens soon Music

14 miDec 4 – Dec 19

Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket

Event · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 23

Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 13 – Nov 13

Festival of Lights Parade

Parade · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting

Event · Cripple Creek, CO · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Walk-thru · Colorado Springs, CO · Adults $19.75 Mon-Thu, $24.75 weekends/holidays; kids from $15.75

Opens soon

19 miDec 4 – Jan 1

Palmer Lake Star

Event · Palmer Lake, CO · Free

11 mi

Monument Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Monument, CO · Free

12 mi

Old North End Holiday Home Lights

Neighborhood · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

16 mi

Timberline Christmas Lights Guide (self-guided map)

Neighborhood · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

17 mi

Seven Falls Winter Lights

Walk-thru · Colorado Springs, CO · Not listed

18 mi

Nugent Drive Display

Home display · Colorado Springs, CO · Free (food donations welcome)

21 mi

Pony Club Lights

Home display · Colorado Springs, CO · Free

Music

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Woodland Park: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Woodland Park?

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), Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting (Nov 28 – Jan 1) and The Broadmoor Holiday Lights (Through Mar 1). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Woodland Park, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Woodland Park?

Free options include Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting, Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket, Festival of Lights Parade and Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting. 13 of the 17 displays near Woodland Park are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Woodland Park?

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 Woodland Park?

The earliest Woodland Park-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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