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Christmas Lights in Plant City, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Plant City this season are Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Christmas at Dinosaur World (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27). We've mapped 3 displays in Plant City and 27 more nearby (9 events, 4 walk-thrus, 4 drive-thrus). 20 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church

Drive-thru · Plant City, FL · Free

On now

Through Jan 1

Christmas at Dinosaur World

Walk-thru · Plant City, FL · $19.95 online sale (listed regular $24.95)

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Jan 3

Christmas Lane

Walk-thru · Plant City, FL · 2025: free ages 3 and under, $10 ages 4-12, $12 ages 13+

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 24

Near Plant City (within 25 miles)

Festival of Wreaths at the Polk County History Center

Event · Bartow, FL · See venue

On now

20 miNov 7 – Dec 12

Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres

Walk-thru · Dover, FL · 2025: $9-$9.50 ages 4+

Opens soon

4.5 miFrom Nov 27

Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village

Drive-thru · Dover, FL · $30 per car (2025 price)

Opens soon

4.9 miNov 26 – Dec 27

Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park

Walk-thru · Lakeland, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miDec 18 – Dec 31

Celebration of Lights at The Concourse

Drive-thru · Shady Hills, FL · Ticketed

Opens soon

16 miNov 27 – Dec 27

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Event · Tampa, FL · Included with park admission

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 13 – Jan 4

Tree Lighting and Symphony in Lights

Tree lighting · Wesley Chapel, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Ybor City Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 18 – Nov 18

Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular

Event · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 12 – Nov 12

Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

Parade · Tampa, FL · Free from the Riverwalk; cruise tickets sold separately

Opens soon

19 miDec 19 – Dec 19

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

Event · Tampa, FL · Free to enter; ice skating $17 with rental ($15 under 12)

Opens soon

19 miNov 20 – Jan 3
19 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Santa Fest and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miDec 5 – Dec 5

ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild

Event · Tampa, FL · Zoo admission; evening access varies

Opens soon

19 miNov 27 – Dec 31

River of Christmas Lights Cruise (Pirate Water Taxi)

Event · Tampa, FL · Ticketed

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Havendale Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Haven, FL · Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Burton Family Light Show

Home display · Valrico, FL · Free (donations to animal charities)

Music

6.8 mi

Ariana Village Christmas Lights

Drive-thru · Lakeland, FL · Free, donations welcome

Music

11 mi

Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village

Light show · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

11 mi

Christmas Lane (Christmas Tree Lane)

Neighborhood · Bartow, FL · Walking free; carriage rides $15-$50

11 mi

One More Child Night of Lights

Event · Lakeland, FL · See venue

11 mi

Lakeland Christmas Parade

Parade · Lakeland, FL · Free

12 mi

Downtown Lakeland and Munn Park Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

13 mi

Temple Terrace Drive-Bay Lights

Home display · Tampa, FL · Free

Music

13 mi

Fetterman Christmas Light Show

Neighborhood · Auburndale, FL · Free

Music

21 mi

Santa's House by the Bigdas

Home display · Winter Haven, FL · Free

Music

22 mi

The Wonderland of Lights and Santa's Village

Event · Auburndale, FL · See venue

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Plant City: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Plant City?

Popular picks this season include Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Christmas at Dinosaur World (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27) and Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Plant City, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Plant City?

Free options include Christmas Lane, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular and Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. 20 of the 30 displays near Plant City are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Plant City?

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 Plant City?

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 Plant City?

The earliest Plant City-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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