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Christmas Lights in Columbus, GA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Columbus this season are Shine at Columbus Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens and Uptown Columbus Holiday Lights and Tree Trail. We've mapped 5 displays in Columbus and 2 more nearby (2 tree lightings, 1 walk-thru, 1 neighborhood). 4 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Columbus (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Columbus: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Columbus?
Popular picks this season include Shine at Columbus Botanical Garden (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens, Uptown Columbus Holiday Lights and Tree Trail and Uptown Holiday Golf Cart Cruise. In all, 7 displays are mapped in and around Columbus, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Columbus?
Free options include Uptown Columbus Holiday Lights and Tree Trail, Napier's Midtown Market Tree Lighting, Piedmont Columbus Regional NICU Holiday Tree Lighting and Bi-City Christmas Parade. 4 of the 7 displays near Columbus are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Columbus?
Yes. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens (Ticketed). 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 Columbus?
Yes. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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