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Christmas Lights in Destin, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Destin this season are Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons (Nov 20 – Nov 20) and Mistletoe Market and Destin Boat Parade at HarborWalk Village (Dec 12 – Dec 13). We've mapped 4 displays in Destin and 10 more nearby (6 parades, 3 light shows, 2 tree lightings). 11 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Destin (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Destin: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Destin?
Popular picks this season include Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons (Nov 20 – Nov 20), Mistletoe Market and Destin Boat Parade at HarborWalk Village (Dec 12 – Dec 13) and 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf. In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Destin, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Destin?
Free options include Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons, 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting and Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade. 11 of the 14 displays near Destin are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Destin?
Yes. 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow (tune to 101.3 FM) and Geek Lights on the Corner. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Destin?
The earliest Destin-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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