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Christmas Lights in Valrico, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Valrico this season are Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27) and Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24). We've mapped 1 display in Valrico and 24 more nearby (7 events, 4 drive-thrus, 4 walk-thrus). 17 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Burton Family Light Show

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

Music

Near Valrico (within 25 miles)

The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church

Drive-thru · Plant City, FL · Free

On now

8.2 miThrough Jan 1

Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village

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

Opens soon

2.0 miNov 26 – Dec 27

Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres

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

Opens soon

2.3 miFrom Nov 27

Christmas at Dinosaur World

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

Opens soon

5.7 miNov 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

7.4 miNov 27 – Dec 24

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Event · Tampa, FL · Included with park admission

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 13 – Jan 4

Ybor City Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 18 – Nov 18

Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular

Event · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 12 – Nov 12

Celebration of Lights at The Concourse

Drive-thru · Shady Hills, FL · Ticketed

Opens soon

12 miNov 27 – Dec 27

Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

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

Opens soon

12 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

13 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Santa Fest and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Tampa, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5
13 miNov 27 – Jan 3

ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild

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

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Dec 31

River of Christmas Lights Cruise (Pirate Water Taxi)

Event · Tampa, FL · Ticketed

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Tree Lighting and Symphony in Lights

Tree lighting · Wesley Chapel, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park

Walk-thru · Lakeland, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miDec 18 – Dec 31

Temple Terrace Drive-Bay Lights

Home display · Tampa, FL · Free

Music

8.4 mi

Ariana Village Christmas Lights

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

Music

17 mi

Dancing Lights and Snowy Nights at Lakeside Village

Light show · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

17 mi

Christmas Lane (Christmas Tree Lane)

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

18 mi

One More Child Night of Lights

Event · Lakeland, FL · See venue

18 mi

Lakeland Christmas Parade

Parade · Lakeland, FL · Free

19 mi

Downtown Lakeland and Munn Park Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Lakeland, FL · Free

Music

19 mi

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Christmas lights in Valrico: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Valrico?

Popular picks this season include Nights of Shimmering Lights at Sun Kissed Acres (From Nov 27), Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa's Village (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Christmas Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 24) and Christmas at Dinosaur World (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Valrico, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Valrico?

Free options include Christmas Lane, Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular and Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. 17 of the 25 displays near Valrico are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Valrico?

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 Valrico?

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 Valrico?

The earliest Valrico-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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