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Christmas Lights in Dover, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Dover this season are Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27) and Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24). We've mapped 2 displays in Dover and 24 more nearby (8 events, 4 drive-thrus, 4 walk-thrus). 17 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Dover (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Dover: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Dover?
Popular picks this season include Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24) and Christmas at Dinosaur World (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Dover, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dover?
Free options include Christmas Lane, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular and Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. 17 of the 26 displays near Dover are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dover?
Yes. Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village ($30 per car (2025 price)), Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Ticketed) and The Light of Christmas at First 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 Dover?
Yes. Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, Busch Gardens Christmas Town and Santa Fest and Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Dover?
The earliest Dover-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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