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Christmas Lights in Dunlap, IL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Dunlap 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 2 displays in Dunlap and 18 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

The Gawelek Christmas Light Show

Home display · Dunlap, IL · Free (donations possible)

Walker Winter Wonderland

Home display · Dunlap, IL · Free (donations possible)

Near Dunlap (within 25 miles)

Luthy Lights

Walk-thru · Peoria, IL · Free (donations appreciated)

Opens soon

8.3 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Holiday Lights at the Ballpark (Dozer Park)

Walk-thru · Peoria, IL · Ticketed (prices announced weekly)

Opens soon Music

10 miNov 13 – Jan 2

East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade of Lights

Parade · East Peoria, IL · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Nov 21

FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · East Peoria, IL · $10 per car (2025 price)

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Lake Shore Lights

Home display · Edelstein, IL · Free (donations possible)

5.8 mi

Lights on Old Galena

Home display · Chillicothe, IL · Free (donations possible)

5.8 mi

Peoria Lights / Beacon Road Illuminations

Home display · Peoria, IL · Free (donations possible)

9.3 mi

Turner Family Lights

Home display · Peoria, IL · Free (donations possible)

9.8 mi

Wounded Warrior Project Christmas Lights Display

Home display · Washington, IL · Free (donations possible)

11 mi

Stellar Lights

Home display · Washington, IL · Free (donations possible)

12 mi

Griswold Way Lights

Home display · Washington, IL · Free (donations possible)

12 mi

Skinner's Animated Light Show

Home display · Creve Coeur, IL · Free (donations possible)

13 mi

Bright Lights on Firethorn

Home display · Washington, IL · Free (donations possible)

14 mi

Lights on Sandron

Home display · Bartonville, IL · Free (donations possible)

14 mi

Rex's Light Show

Home display · Pekin, IL · Free (donations possible)

17 mi

Merryland on Maryland

Home display · Pekin, IL · Free (donations possible)

17 mi

That House On Nebraska

Home display · Morton, IL · Free (donations possible)

18 mi

Lights on Main Street

Home display · Morton, IL · Free (donations possible)

18 mi

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Christmas lights in Dunlap: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Dunlap?

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 Dunlap, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dunlap?

Free options include Luthy Lights, East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade of Lights, The Gawelek Christmas Light Show and Walker Winter Wonderland. 18 of the 20 displays near Dunlap are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dunlap?

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 Dunlap?

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 Dunlap?

The earliest Dunlap-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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