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Christmas Lights in Winter Springs, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Winter Springs this season are Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 2 displays in Winter Springs and 35 more nearby (11 home displays, 8 parades, 5 tree lightings). 28 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Bivona Christmas Light Show

Home display · Winter Springs, FL · Free

Music

Winter Springs Winter Wonderland and Parade

Tree lighting · Winter Springs, FL · Free

Near Winter Springs (within 25 miles)

Lake Nona Lights

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays

Event · Altamonte Springs, FL · Free (food and rink extra)

Opens soon Music

8.3 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Winter on the Avenue and Winter Park Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Winter Park, FL · Free

Opens soon

8.4 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Candy Cane Lane (Sanford)

Neighborhood · Sanford, FL · Free

Opens soon

9.8 miDec 1 – Dec 31

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Adults $35-$56, children 4-12 $33-$53, 3 and under free (plus tax)

Opens soon Music

9.9 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

Walk-thru · Sanford, FL · Tickets required; last season about $27 (2026 price unconfirmed)

Opens soon

11 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Downtown Orlando Tree Lighting at Lake Eola

Tree lighting · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 4 – Dec 4

14118 Winterset Dr Light Display

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 1 – Jan 7

Lights on Waunaqua

Home display · Winter Park, FL · Free

Music

5.7 mi

Lights of Newbridge Lane

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

10 mi

Lights on Topsail Hill Street

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

13 mi

Oviedo Holiday Parade

Parade · Oviedo, FL · Free

3.0 mi

Neely Nights

Home display · Oviedo, FL · Free

4.0 mi

Cross Christmas

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

5.2 mi

Lake Mary Holiday in the Park

Event · Lake Mary, FL · Free; skating rink has a fee

7.2 mi

Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

8.2 mi

Winter Park Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Park, FL · Free

8.2 mi

Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights

Parade · Sanford, FL · Free

9.4 mi

Dinos in Lights at Orlando Science Center

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · Included with admission

10 mi

Lights on Mosher Drive

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

11 mi

Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Light show · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

12 mi

The Eola House (Clemwood Lights)

Home display · Orlando, FL · Free

Music

12 mi

DeBary Hall Candlelight Tours

Event · DeBary, FL

14 mi

Deltona Christmas Parade

Parade · Deltona, FL · Free

Music

15 mi

Apopka Christmas Parade

Parade · Apopka, FL · Free

16 mi

Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park

Drive-thru · Orlando, FL · Not confirmed

Music

19 mi

Light Up Windermere

Tree lighting · Windermere, FL · Free

21 mi

Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Parade · Winter Garden, FL · Free

22 mi

Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando

Walk-thru · Orlando, FL · About $30-$32 (2025)

22 mi

Light Up Winter Garden and City Hall Light Show

Light show · Winter Garden, FL · Free

Music

22 mi

The Williams Holiday House

Home display · Winter Garden, FL · Free

24 mi

DeLand Rotary Christmas Parade

Parade · DeLand, FL · Not listed

24 mi
24 mi

Winter Wonder DeLand

Event · DeLand, FL · Not listed

25 mi

Light Up DeLand

Tree lighting · DeLand, FL

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Winter Springs: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Winter Springs?

Popular picks this season include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) (Dec 1 – Dec 31). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Winter Springs, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Winter Springs?

Free options include Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays, Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) and Lake Nona Lights. 28 of the 37 displays near Winter Springs are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Winter Springs?

Yes. Christmas Nights and Lights at Dezerland Park (Not confirmed). 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 Springs?

Yes. Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Cranes Roost Light Up the Holidays and Lake Nona Lights (tune to FM transmitter (station not confirmed)). 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 Springs?

The earliest Winter Springs-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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