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Christmas Lights in Apopka, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Apopka this season are Enchanted Forest of Trees (Nov 21 – Jan 2), Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17). We've mapped 1 display in Apopka and 39 more nearby (13 home displays, 7 parades, 5 events). 34 are free. 18 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Apopka Christmas Parade

Parade · Apopka, FL · Free

Near Apopka (within 25 miles)

Laprada Lights

Home display · Winter Garden, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

12 miDec 3 – Jan 5

Lit Up in Clermont

Home display · Clermont, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

15 miDec 3 – Jan 7

Lake Nona Lights

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

24 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays

Event · Altamonte Springs, FL · Free (food and rink extra)

Opens soon Music

7.4 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Winter on the Avenue and Winter Park Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Winter Park, FL · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Adults $35-$56, children 4-12 $33-$53, 3 and under free (plus tax)

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Downtown Orlando Tree Lighting at Lake Eola

Tree lighting · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Lights on Redmark Lane

Neighborhood · Gotha, FL · Free

Opens soon

14 miDec 1 – Jan 13

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

Walk-thru · Sanford, FL · Tickets required; last season about $27 (2026 price unconfirmed)

Opens soon

16 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Candy Cane Lane (Sanford)

Neighborhood · Sanford, FL · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 1 – Dec 31

Enchanted Forest of Trees

Walk-thru · Clermont, FL · Not listed (page says sold out)

Opens soon

18 miNov 21 – Jan 2

Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express)

Event · Kissimmee, FL · About $33-$44 per person; 3 and under free

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Lights on Waunaqua

Home display · Winter Park, FL · Free

Music

14 mi

The HoLedet Show

Home display · Minneola, FL · Free

Music

15 mi

Bivona Christmas Light Show

Home display · Winter Springs, FL · Free

Music

16 mi

Lights of Newbridge Lane

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

18 mi

Lights on Topsail Hill Street

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

24 mi

Lights on Mosher Drive

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

7.4 mi

Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Garden, FL · Free

8.9 mi

Light Up Winter Garden and City Hall Light Show

Light show · Winter Garden, FL · Free

Music

9.1 mi

The Williams Holiday House

Home display · Winter Garden, FL · Free

11 mi

Dinos in Lights at Orlando Science Center

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Included with admission

11 mi

Winter Park Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

11 mi

Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

11 mi

Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Light show · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

12 mi

The Eola House (Clemwood Lights)

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

12 mi

Lake Mary Holiday in the Park

Event · Lake Mary, FL · Free; skating rink has a fee

12 mi

Light Up Windermere

Tree lighting · Windermere, FL · Free

13 mi

Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park

Drive-thru · Orlando, FL · Not confirmed

Music

15 mi

Winter Springs Winter Wonderland and Parade

Tree lighting · Winter Springs, FL · Free

15 mi

Cross Christmas

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

16 mi

Florida Citrus Tower Holiday Light Show

Light show · Clermont, FL · Free

Music

16 mi

Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights

Parade · Sanford, FL · Free

17 mi

Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · About $30-$32 (2025)

18 mi

Oviedo Holiday Parade

Parade · Oviedo, FL · Free

18 mi

DeBary Hall Candlelight Tours

Event · DeBary, FL

19 mi

Neely Nights

Home display · Oviedo, FL · Free

19 mi

Deltona Christmas Parade

Parade · Deltona, FL · Free

Music

22 mi

Now Snowing in Celebration

Event · Celebration, FL · Free (past seasons)

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Apopka: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Apopka?

Popular picks this season include Enchanted Forest of Trees (Nov 21 – Jan 2), Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express) (Nov 13 – Jan 3). In all, 40 displays are mapped in and around Apopka, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Apopka?

Free options include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express), Lights on Redmark Lane and Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays. 34 of the 40 displays near Apopka are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park (Not confirmed). 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 Apopka?

Yes. Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ICE! featuring The Polar Express) and Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Apopka?

The earliest Apopka-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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