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Christmas Lights in Boca Raton, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Boca Raton this season are Holiday Fantasy of Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 2), Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 6 displays in Boca Raton and 20 more nearby (8 home displays, 5 events, 3 drive-thrus). 17 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

54th Annual Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade

Parade · Boca Raton, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 2 – Dec 2

City of Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boca Raton, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Holiday Kickoff at Boca Center

Event · Boca Raton, FL · Free; photos with Santa $10 donation

Opens soon Music

Nov 20 – Nov 20

Tree Lighting at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC)

Tree lighting · Boca Raton, FL · Free with an unwrapped toy donation; VIP tent $60 adults, $16 under 16

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Nov 19

Christmas With The Cranks

Home display · Boca Raton, FL

Merry in Mizner

Event · Boca Raton, FL · Free

Music

Near Boca Raton (within 25 miles)

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Drive-thru · Coconut Creek, FL · Per vehicle; 2025 about $28 per car, $60 for buses

Opens soon

8.6 miNov 21 – Jan 2

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Parade · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Free from public shoreline; viewing area tickets about $40 adult, $35 child

Opens soon Music

18 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo

Light show · West Palm Beach, FL · Group rate $19.25 adult, $15.25 child (15 or more); individual prices on the zoo site

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo

Walk-thru · West Palm Beach, FL · Ticketed; group rate $19.25 adult, $15.25 child

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park

Drive-thru · Coconut Creek, FL · 2024: $28 per car plus fee

8.4 mi

Macek House

Home display · Pompano Beach, FL · Free

10 mi

Coral Springs City Hall Holiday Lights

Walk-thru · Coral Springs, FL · Free

12 mi

Santa's Village House

Home display · Margate, FL · Free

12 mi

Barbusca House

Home display · Oakland Park, FL · Free

13 mi

Coral Springs Deck the Halls Homes Tour

Neighborhood · Coral Springs, FL · Free

13 mi

Holiday House (Oakland Park)

Home display · Oakland Park, FL · Free

14 mi

Water Taxi Holiday Light Cruises

Event · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025: adults about $49.59, ages 3-11 about $16.53

Music

18 mi

Lights at Las Olas Oceanside Park and Marina Village

Event · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Free

18 mi

Messingschlager Home Display

Home display · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Free

19 mi

Christmas Lights in the Acres

Drive-thru · Plantation, FL · $10 per vehicle; $50 for 9+ people

Music

20 mi

ILUMINA at Mounts Botanical Garden

Walk-thru · West Palm Beach, FL · 2025: $2 to $26

21 mi

Nightly Snowfall and Wishing Tree Lightshow at The Square

Light show · West Palm Beach, FL · Free; parking fees apply

Music

23 mi

Fuccile Family Home Display

Home display · Dania Beach, FL · Free

23 mi

South Florida Christmas House

Home display · Hollywood, FL · Free

Music

25 mi

Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens

Event · Davie, FL · 2025: $24 ages 12+, $17 ages 3-11

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Boca Raton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Boca Raton?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Fantasy of Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 2), Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Holiday Kickoff at Boca Center (Nov 20 – Nov 20). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Boca Raton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Boca Raton?

Free options include Holiday Kickoff at Boca Center, City of Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting, 54th Annual Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade and Tree Lighting at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). 17 of the 26 displays near Boca Raton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Boca Raton?

Yes. Holiday Fantasy of Lights (Per vehicle; 2025 about $28 per car, $60 for buses), Christmas Lights in the Acres ($10 per vehicle; $50 for 9+ people) and Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park (2024: $28 per car plus fee). 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 Boca Raton?

Yes. Holiday Kickoff at Boca Center, City of Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting and 54th Annual Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Boca Raton?

The earliest Boca Raton-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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