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Christmas Lights in Tallahassee, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Tallahassee this season are Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights (Dec 5 – Dec 20) and Tallahassee Winter Festival (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 11 displays in Tallahassee and 1 more nearby (5 events, 2 home displays, 1 drive-thru). 7 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Tallahassee (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Tallahassee: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Tallahassee?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights (Dec 5 – Dec 20), Tallahassee Winter Festival (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park (Dec 13 – Dec 13). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Tallahassee, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tallahassee?
Free options include Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park, Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park, Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park and Hearth & Soul Holiday Window Reveal. 7 of the 12 displays near Tallahassee are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Tallahassee?
Yes. Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park (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 Tallahassee?
Yes. Camellia Christmas at Maclay Gardens. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Tallahassee?
The earliest Tallahassee-area displays turn on Nov 16, 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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