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Christmas Lights in Cedar Rapids, IA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Cedar Rapids this season are Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27), Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27) and CollinsChristmas Family Light Show. We've mapped 7 displays in Cedar Rapids and 6 more nearby (5 home displays, 3 walk-thrus, 2 events). 11 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Cedar Rapids (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Cedar Rapids: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Cedar Rapids?
Popular picks this season include Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27), Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27), CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and City of Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Cedar Rapids, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cedar Rapids?
Free options include Five Seasons Lights, Holiday Nights at Brucemore, CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and City of Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting. 11 of the 13 displays near Cedar Rapids are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Cedar Rapids?
Yes. Five Seasons Lights, CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and Collins Christmas Family Light Show (tune to 89.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Cedar Rapids?
The earliest Cedar Rapids-area displays turn on Dec 4, 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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