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Christmas Lights in Fort Walton Beach, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Fort Walton Beach this season are Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), Wild Christmas at the Zoo (Dec 12 – Dec 19) and Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 4 displays in Fort Walton Beach and 13 more nearby (7 parades, 3 events, 3 light shows). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Fort Walton Beach (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Fort Walton Beach: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Fort Walton Beach?
Popular picks this season include Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), Wild Christmas at the Zoo (Dec 12 – Dec 19), Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Fort Walton Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fort Walton Beach?
Free options include Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting, Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade, 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf and Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons. 12 of the 17 displays near Fort Walton Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Fort Walton Beach?
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 Fort Walton Beach?
The earliest Fort Walton 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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