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Christmas Lights in Atlantic Beach, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Atlantic Beach this season are Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Deck the Chairs (Nov 25 – Jan 1). We've mapped 1 display in Atlantic Beach and 14 more nearby (5 home displays, 4 neighborhoods, 2 events). 14 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Atlantic Beach (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Atlantic Beach: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Atlantic Beach?
Popular picks this season include Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Deck the Chairs (Nov 25 – Jan 1) and Riverside Avondale Luminaria (Dec 20 – Dec 20). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Atlantic Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Atlantic Beach?
Free options include Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Deck the Chairs and Riverside Avondale Luminaria. 14 of the 15 displays near Atlantic Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Atlantic Beach?
Yes. Christmas Lights and Drive-Thru Living Nativity at Westside Baptist Church (Free). 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 Atlantic Beach?
Yes. Deck the Chairs, Atlantic Beach Christmas and Lights on Johns Glen (tune to 95.5 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 Atlantic Beach?
The earliest Atlantic Beach-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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