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Christmas Lights in St. Johns, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in St. Johns this season are Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Deck the Chairs (Nov 25 – Jan 1). We've mapped 3 displays in St. Johns and 15 more nearby (7 home displays, 4 neighborhoods, 3 events). 15 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near St. Johns (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in St. Johns: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in St. Johns?
Popular picks this season include Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Deck the Chairs (Nov 25 – Jan 1) and Riverside Avondale Luminaria (Dec 20 – Dec 20). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around St. Johns, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in St. Johns?
Free options include Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Deck the Chairs and Riverside Avondale Luminaria. 15 of the 18 displays near St. Johns are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near St. Johns?
Yes. Christmas Lights and Drive-Thru Living Nativity at Westside 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 St. Johns?
Yes. Deck the Chairs, Atlantic Beach Christmas and Southcreek Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in St. Johns?
The earliest St. Johns-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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