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Christmas Lights in Burlington, KY

The top places to see Christmas lights in Burlington this season are PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 2 displays in Burlington and 15 more nearby (5 events, 4 walk-thrus, 3 home displays). 13 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Kramer Family Christmas Lights

Home display · Burlington, KY · Free

Music

Light Up the Fair

Event · Burlington, KY · Admission charged (2019: $6 per person; 2025 price not confirmed)

Near Burlington (within 25 miles)

Duke Energy Light Up the Square

Tree lighting · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 27 – Nov 27

PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo

Walk-thru · Cincinnati, OH · Included with zoo admission

Opens soon

14 miNov 19 – Jan 3

Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Pyramid Hill Lights

Drive-thru · Hamilton, OH · $25 per carload

Opens soon

24 miNov 20 – Jan 3

ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum

Event · Petersburg, KY · Free in past seasons (confirm for 2026)

3.9 mi

Christopher Drive Walking Display

Home display · Independence, KY · Free

12 mi

Maylee Place Christmas Street

Neighborhood · Cincinnati, OH · Free; food and animal-shelter donations welcome

12 mi

Downtown Dazzle at Fountain Square

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Music

12 mi
13 mi

Light Up the Levee

Tree lighting · Newport, KY · Free

Music

13 mi

Light Up College Hill

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

14 mi

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods

Walk-thru · Cincinnati, OH · Not confirmed

19 mi

Leona Court Display

Home display · Hamilton, OH · Free

19 mi

Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through

Walk-thru · West Harrison, IN · Free

20 mi

Fairfield Parade of Lights

Parade · Fairfield, OH · Free

Music

22 mi

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Christmas lights in Burlington: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Burlington?

Popular picks this season include PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge. In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Burlington, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Burlington?

Free options include Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge, Duke Energy Light Up the Square and Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through. 13 of the 17 displays near Burlington are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Pyramid Hill Lights ($25 per carload). 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 Burlington?

Yes. Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Duke Energy Light Up the Square and Downtown Dazzle at Fountain Square. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Burlington?

The earliest Burlington-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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