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Christmas Lights in Fairfax, IA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Fairfax this season are Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27), Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27) and CollinsChristmas Family Light Show. We've mapped 1 display in Fairfax and 12 more nearby (5 home displays, 3 walk-thrus, 2 tree lightings). 11 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Fairfax (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Fairfax: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Fairfax?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27), Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27), CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and NewBo City Market Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Fairfax, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fairfax?
Free options include Holiday Nights at Brucemore, Five Seasons Lights, CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and City of Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting. 11 of the 13 displays near Fairfax are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Fairfax?
Yes. Five Seasons Lights, CollinsChristmas Family Light Show and Driftwood Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Fairfax?
The earliest Fairfax-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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