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Christmas Lights in Norwalk, IA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Norwalk this season are Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru and Magical Nights of Lights. We've mapped 1 display in Norwalk and 20 more nearby (6 home displays, 4 drive-thrus, 4 walk-thrus). 18 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Norwalk, IA · Free

Music

Near Norwalk (within 25 miles)

Jolly Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Des Moines, IA · Advance tickets; about $25 per car in 2025

Opens soon Music

7.8 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Historic Valley Junction Jingle in the Junction

Event · West Des Moines, IA · Free

6.6 mi

Tinseltown at Water Works Park

Event · Des Moines, IA · Mostly free

Music

6.7 mi

Beaverdale Holiday Lights

Neighborhood · Des Moines, IA · Free; donations benefit Food Bank of Iowa

Music

7.8 mi

Deck the Halls House for a Good Cause

Home display · West Des Moines, IA · Free; donations to DMARC

8.3 mi

Windsor Heights Lights

Neighborhood · Windsor Heights, IA · Free

8.7 mi

Dogtown Lights

Neighborhood · Des Moines, IA · Free

8.7 mi

Dome for the Holidays

Walk-thru · Des Moines, IA · $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12 (2025)

9.1 mi

Elven Cache Creations

Home display · West Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

9.4 mi

First Church of the Open Bible Light Show

Drive-thru · Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

9.6 mi

Magical Nights of Lights

Walk-thru · Indianola, IA · Free-will donations

10.0 mi

Beaverdale Illumination

Home display · Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

10 mi

Santa's Rock N Lights

Drive-thru · Urbandale, IA · $29.99-$39.99 per car (2025)

Music

11 mi

Miracle on 86th Street

Walk-thru · Urbandale, IA · Free

11 mi

Gingerbread Lane

Neighborhood · Ankeny, IA · Free; canned food donations welcome

16 mi

Buxton Family Lights

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

Music

18 mi

The Lighthouse

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

Music

18 mi

Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights

Walk-thru · Ankeny, IA · Free

18 mi

Winterset Festival Lights

Event · Winterset, IA · Free

20 mi

Venzke Animated Christmas Display

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

20 mi

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Christmas lights in Norwalk: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Norwalk?

Popular picks this season include Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru, Magical Nights of Lights and Dome for the Holidays. In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Norwalk, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Norwalk?

Free options include Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru, Magical Nights of Lights, First Church of the Open Bible Light Show and Miracle on 86th Street. 18 of the 21 displays near Norwalk are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Norwalk?

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 Norwalk?

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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