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Christmas Lights in Urbandale, IA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Urbandale this season are Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Santa's Rock N Lights and Miracle on 86th Street. We've mapped 2 displays in Urbandale and 19 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

Miracle on 86th Street

Walk-thru · Urbandale, IA · Free

Santa's Rock N Lights

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

Music

Near Urbandale (within 25 miles)

Jolly Holiday Lights

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

Opens soon Music

8.2 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Deck the Halls House for a Good Cause

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

2.5 mi

Windsor Heights Lights

Neighborhood · Windsor Heights, IA · Free

2.8 mi

Elven Cache Creations

Home display · West Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

3.1 mi

Beaverdale Illumination

Home display · Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

3.7 mi

First Church of the Open Bible Light Show

Drive-thru · Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

4.3 mi

Historic Valley Junction Jingle in the Junction

Event · West Des Moines, IA · Free

4.3 mi

Dogtown Lights

Neighborhood · Des Moines, IA · Free

5.6 mi

Tinseltown at Water Works Park

Event · Des Moines, IA · Mostly free

Music

6.6 mi

Dome for the Holidays

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

7.4 mi

Beaverdale Holiday Lights

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

Music

8.2 mi

Gingerbread Lane

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

8.8 mi

Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Norwalk, IA · Free

Music

11 mi

Uptown Ankeny Winter Wonderlights

Walk-thru · Ankeny, IA · Free

11 mi

Buxton Family Lights

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

Music

12 mi

The Lighthouse

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

Music

12 mi

Venzke Animated Christmas Display

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

13 mi

Magical Nights of Lights

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

20 mi

Winterset Festival Lights

Event · Winterset, IA · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Urbandale: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Urbandale?

Popular picks this season include Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Santa's Rock N Lights, Miracle on 86th Street and Magical Nights of Lights. In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Urbandale, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Urbandale?

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

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

Yes. Jolly Holiday Lights (Advance tickets; about $25 per car in 2025), Santa's Rock N Lights ($29.99-$39.99 per car (2025)) and Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru (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 Urbandale?

Yes. Jolly Holiday Lights, Santa's Rock N Lights and Fellowship Community Church Drive-Thru. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

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