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Christmas Lights in Lake Mary, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Lake Mary this season are Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 1 display in Lake Mary and 36 more nearby (11 home displays, 8 parades, 5 events). 28 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Lake Mary Holiday in the Park

Event · Lake Mary, FL · Free; skating rink has a fee

Near Lake Mary (within 25 miles)

Lake Nona Lights

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

24 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Laprada Lights

Home display · Winter Garden, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

25 miDec 3 – Jan 5

Candy Cane Lane (Sanford)

Neighborhood · Sanford, FL · Free

Opens soon

4.1 miDec 1 – Dec 31

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

Walk-thru · Sanford, FL · Tickets required; last season about $27 (2026 price unconfirmed)

Opens soon

5.1 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays

Event · Altamonte Springs, FL · Free (food and rink extra)

Opens soon Music

7.3 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Winter on the Avenue and Winter Park Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Winter Park, FL · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Adults $35-$56, children 4-12 $33-$53, 3 and under free (plus tax)

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Downtown Orlando Tree Lighting at Lake Eola

Tree lighting · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Bivona Christmas Light Show

Home display · Winter Springs, FL · Free

Music

7.8 mi

Lights on Waunaqua

Home display · Winter Park, FL · Free

Music

11 mi

Lights of Newbridge Lane

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

16 mi

Lights on Topsail Hill Street

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

20 mi

Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights

Parade · Sanford, FL · Free

5.1 mi

Winter Springs Winter Wonderland and Parade

Tree lighting · Winter Springs, FL · Free

6.6 mi

DeBary Hall Candlelight Tours

Event · DeBary, FL

8.3 mi

Oviedo Holiday Parade

Parade · Oviedo, FL · Free

9.9 mi

Deltona Christmas Parade

Parade · Deltona, FL · Free

Music

10 mi

Neely Nights

Home display · Oviedo, FL · Free

11 mi

Winter Park Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

11 mi

Lights on Mosher Drive

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

11 mi

Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

11 mi

Cross Christmas

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

11 mi

Apopka Christmas Parade

Parade · Apopka, FL · Free

12 mi

Dinos in Lights at Orlando Science Center

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Included with admission

13 mi

Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Light show · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

15 mi

The Eola House (Clemwood Lights)

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

15 mi
18 mi

DeLand Rotary Christmas Parade

Parade · DeLand, FL · Not listed

18 mi

Winter Wonder DeLand

Event · DeLand, FL · Not listed

19 mi

Light Up DeLand

Tree lighting · DeLand, FL

19 mi

Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Garden, FL · Free

21 mi

Light Up Winter Garden and City Hall Light Show

Light show · Winter Garden, FL · Free

Music

21 mi

Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park

Drive-thru · Orlando, FL · Not confirmed

Music

21 mi

Light Up Windermere

Tree lighting · Windermere, FL · Free

22 mi

The Williams Holiday House

Home display · Winter Garden, FL · Free

22 mi

Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · About $30-$32 (2025)

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Lake Mary: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Lake Mary?

Popular picks this season include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) (Dec 1 – Dec 31). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Lake Mary, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lake Mary?

Free options include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays, Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) and Lake Nona Lights. 28 of the 37 displays near Lake Mary are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Lake Mary?

Yes. Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park (Not confirmed). 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 Lake Mary?

Yes. Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays and Lake Nona Lights (tune to FM transmitter (station not confirmed)). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Lake Mary?

The earliest Lake Mary-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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