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Christmas Lights in Marion, IA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Marion this season are Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27), Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27) and Marion Artway lights. We've mapped 4 displays in Marion and 9 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

Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk

Event · Marion, IA · Free (not listed)

Marion Artway lights

Walk-thru · Marion, IA · Free

Olly Jolly Lights

Home display · Marion, IA · Free

Sparky's Holiday Light Show

Home display · Marion, IA · Free

Near Marion (within 25 miles)

City of Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free

Opens soon

5.9 miDec 5 – Dec 5

NewBo City Market Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Cedar Rapids, IA

Opens soon

6.2 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Five Seasons Lights

Walk-thru · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free (donations welcome)

Opens soon Music

6.3 miDec 4 – Dec 27

Holiday Nights at Brucemore

Walk-thru · Cedar Rapids, IA · $18 adults, $10 students, free ages 3 and under

Opens soon

7.1 miDec 6 – Dec 27

Nature's Noel

Event · Cedar Rapids, IA · Not listed

2.4 mi

Collins Christmas Family Light Show

Home display · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free; donations accepted

Music

9.8 mi

CollinsChristmas Family Light Show

Light show · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2025: $17 ages 13+, $11 ages 2-12 (advance tickets); earlier years free/donations

Music

9.8 mi

Driftwood Lights

Home display · Fairfax, IA · Free

Music

12 mi

Blue Creek Christmas

Home display · Walker, IA · Free; free-will donations

15 mi

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Christmas lights in Marion: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Marion?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Nights at Brucemore (Dec 6 – Dec 27), Five Seasons Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 27), Marion Artway lights and CollinsChristmas Family Light Show. In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Marion, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Marion?

Free options include Holiday Nights at Brucemore, Five Seasons Lights, Marion Artway lights and CollinsChristmas Family Light Show. 11 of the 13 displays near Marion are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Marion?

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 Marion?

The earliest Marion-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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