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Christmas Lights in Topeka, KS

The top places to see Christmas lights in Topeka this season are Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 27), TARC Winter Wonderland and Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade and tree lighting. We've mapped 4 displays in Topeka (1 light show, 1 drive-thru, 1 home display). 2 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo

Light show · Topeka, KS · 2025: $12 adults; 2026 Zoo Lights pricing not confirmed

Opens soon

Nov 20 – Dec 27

Evans Christmas Lights

Home display · Topeka, KS · Free; donations of nonperishables for military families

Music

TARC Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Topeka, KS · Earlier guides: suggested $10 donation per vehicle

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Christmas lights in Topeka: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Topeka?

Popular picks this season include Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 27), TARC Winter Wonderland, Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade and tree lighting and Evans Christmas Lights. In all, 4 displays are mapped in and around Topeka, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Topeka?

Free options include Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade and tree lighting and Evans Christmas Lights. 2 of the 4 displays near Topeka are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. TARC Winter Wonderland (Earlier guides: suggested $10 donation per vehicle). 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 Topeka?

Yes. Evans Christmas Lights (tune to 88.7 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

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