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Christmas Lights in Bartow, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bartow this season are Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27) and Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Bartow and 22 more nearby (5 events, 5 neighborhoods, 4 walk-thrus). 16 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Bartow (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bartow: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bartow?
Popular picks this season include Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24). In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around Bartow, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bartow?
Free options include Christmas Lane, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church and Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village. 16 of the 24 displays near Bartow are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bartow?
Yes. Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village ($30 per car (2025 price)), The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church (Free) and Ariana Village Christmas Lights (Free, donations welcome). 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 Bartow?
Yes. Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park and Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Bartow?
The earliest Bartow-area displays turn on Nov 7, 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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