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Christmas Lights in Council Bluffs, IA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Council Bluffs this season are Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26) and Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2). We've mapped 2 displays in Council Bluffs and 19 more nearby (7 walk-thrus, 5 drive-thrus, 4 tree lightings). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Council Bluffs (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Council Bluffs: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Council Bluffs?
Popular picks this season include Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26), Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2) and La Vista Wonderland (From Nov 29). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Council Bluffs, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Council Bluffs?
Free options include La Vista Wonderland, Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing, Holiday Lights Festival - Gene Leahy Mall (RiverFront) and Holiday Lights Festival - South Omaha. 10 of the 21 displays near Council Bluffs are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Council Bluffs?
Yes. Santa's Rock N Lights (Per vehicle; tickets bought online in advance), ChristmasLand Drive-Thru (Per vehicle (amount not listed)) and Lake Manawa Holiday Lights (Not confirmed). 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 Council Bluffs?
Yes. Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show and Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Council Bluffs?
The earliest Council Bluffs-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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