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Christmas Lights in Ames, IA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ames this season are Winter Wonderscape at Reiman Gardens, Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights and Gingerbread Lane. We've mapped 1 display in Ames and 5 more nearby (3 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 1 neighborhood). 5 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ames (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ames: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ames?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonderscape at Reiman Gardens, Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights, Gingerbread Lane and The Lighthouse. In all, 6 displays are mapped in and around Ames, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ames?
Free options include Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights, Gingerbread Lane, The Lighthouse and Buxton Family Lights. 5 of the 6 displays near Ames are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Ames?
Yes. Winter Wonderscape at Reiman Gardens, The Lighthouse (tune to 95.5 FM) and Buxton Family Lights (tune to 95.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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