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Christmas Lights in Lake Wales, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Lake Wales this season are Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park (Dec 18 – Dec 31) and Holiday & History Home Tour at El Retiro (Bok Tower Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 10). We've mapped 1 display in Lake Wales and 16 more nearby (5 events, 4 neighborhoods, 3 parades). 12 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Holiday & History Home Tour at El Retiro (Bok Tower Gardens)

Event · Lake Wales, FL · See website

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Jan 10

Near Lake Wales (within 25 miles)

Festival of Wreaths at the Polk County History Center

Event · Bartow, FL · See venue

On now

17 miNov 7 – Dec 12

Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida

Light show · Winter Haven, FL · Included with theme park admission on participating dates

Opens soon Music

7.9 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Winter Haven, FL · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Havendale Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Haven, FL · Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park

Walk-thru · Lakeland, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

24 miDec 18 – Dec 31

Elf'n Edwards' Winter Wonderland

Neighborhood · Winter Park, FL · Free

10 mi

Starlight Nights Downtown Winter Haven

Event · Winter Haven, FL · Free

11 mi

Tera Lane and King Road Cul-de-sac

Neighborhood · Winter Haven, FL · Free

12 mi

Santa's House by the Bigdas

Home display · Winter Haven, FL · Free

Music

14 mi

Kissimmee Light Display (Dartmouth Court)

Home display · Kissimmee, FL · Free

Music

17 mi

Fetterman Christmas Light Show

Neighborhood · Auburndale, FL · Free

Music

18 mi

The Wonderland of Lights and Santa's Village

Event · Auburndale, FL · See venue

18 mi

Downtown Lakeland and Munn Park Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

24 mi

Lakeland Christmas Parade

Parade · Lakeland, FL · Free

24 mi

Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village

Light show · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

25 mi

One More Child Night of Lights

Event · Lakeland, FL · See venue

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Lake Wales: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Lake Wales?

Popular picks this season include Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park (Dec 18 – Dec 31), Holiday & History Home Tour at El Retiro (Bok Tower Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 10) and Festival of Wreaths at the Polk County History Center (Nov 7 – Dec 12). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Lake Wales, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lake Wales?

Free options include Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village, Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade and Havendale Christmas Parade. 12 of the 17 displays near Lake Wales are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Lake Wales?

Yes. Light Up LEGOLAND / Holiday Lights at LEGOLAND Florida, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park and Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village. 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 Wales?

The earliest Lake Wales-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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