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Christmas Lights in Boise, ID
The top places to see Christmas lights in Boise this season are Winter Garden aGlow (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Caldwell Winter Wonderland Festival (Nov 20 – Nov 22) and Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting (Nov 27 – Nov 27). We've mapped 8 displays in Boise and 10 more nearby (6 home displays, 4 tree lightings, 3 parades). 16 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Boise (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Boise: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Boise?
Popular picks this season include Winter Garden aGlow (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Caldwell Winter Wonderland Festival (Nov 20 – Nov 22), Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting (Nov 27 – Nov 27) and Christmas in Color. In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Boise, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Boise?
Free options include Winter Garden aGlow, Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting, Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights and Bayhill Springs Subdivision Lights. 16 of the 18 displays near Boise are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Boise?
Yes. Christmas in Color (Per-vehicle ticket (about $35 in 2023); buy online). 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 Boise?
Yes. Winter Garden aGlow, Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting and Christmas in Color. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Boise?
The earliest Boise-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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