All states › Florida › Winter Haven
Christmas Lights in Winter Haven, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Winter Haven 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 Festival of Wreaths at the Polk County History Center (Nov 7 – Dec 12). We've mapped 6 displays in Winter Haven and 16 more nearby (6 events, 6 neighborhoods, 3 parades). 17 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Winter Haven (within 25 miles)
Tap + Tour on a few displays to get one driving route you can send to your phone (how it works). Missing a house or show in Winter Haven? Add it free.
Christmas lights in Winter Haven: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Winter Haven?
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), Festival of Wreaths at the Polk County History Center (Nov 7 – Dec 12) and Holiday & History Home Tour at El Retiro (Bok Tower Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 10). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Winter Haven, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Winter Haven?
Free options include Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park, The Lights on Jeater Bend, Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade and Havendale Christmas Parade. 17 of the 22 displays near Winter Haven are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Winter Haven?
Yes. The Light of Christmas at First Baptist Church (Free) and Ariana Village Christmas Lights (Free, donations welcome). 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 Winter Haven?
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 Winter Haven?
The earliest Winter Haven-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.
Want your house to look like this?
Professional Christmas light installers in Winter Haven hang, maintain and take down your lights, or install permanent lights you control from your phone. Tell us about your house and get free quotes.
Get free quotes