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Christmas Lights in Chillicothe, IL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Chillicothe this season are FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Holiday Lights at the Ballpark (Dozer Park) (Nov 13 – Jan 2) and Luthy Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Chillicothe and 19 more nearby (16 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 1 drive-thru). 18 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Chillicothe (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Chillicothe: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Chillicothe?
Popular picks this season include FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Holiday Lights at the Ballpark (Dozer Park) (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Luthy Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade of Lights (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Chillicothe, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Chillicothe?
Free options include Luthy Lights, East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade of Lights, Lights on Old Galena and Merryland on Maryland. 18 of the 20 displays near Chillicothe are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Chillicothe?
Yes. FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland ($10 per car (2025 price)). 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 Chillicothe?
Yes. Holiday Lights at the Ballpark (Dozer Park). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Chillicothe?
The earliest Chillicothe-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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