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Christmas Lights in Ankeny, IA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ankeny this season are Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights and Magical Nights of Lights. We've mapped 5 displays in Ankeny and 16 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 walk-thrus, 4 neighborhoods). 17 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ankeny (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ankeny: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ankeny?
Popular picks this season include Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights, Magical Nights of Lights and Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru. In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Ankeny, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ankeny?
Free options include Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights, Magical Nights of Lights, Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru and First Church of the Open Bible Light Show. 17 of the 21 displays near Ankeny are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Ankeny?
Yes. Jolly Holiday Lights (Advance tickets; about $25 per car in 2025), Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru (Free) and First Church of the Open Bible Light Show (Free). 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 Ankeny?
Yes. Jolly Holiday Lights, Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru and First Church of the Open Bible Light Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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