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Christmas Lights in Winchester, KY

The top places to see Christmas lights in Winchester this season are Legendary Festival of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Southern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill (Nov 27 – Dec 23). We've mapped 1 display in Winchester and 10 more nearby (4 parades, 2 drive-thrus, 2 walk-thrus). 7 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Winchester Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade Β· Winchester, KY Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 4 – Dec 4

Near Winchester (within 25 miles)

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Lexington, KY Β· Free to grounds; mansion tours ticketed

Opens soon

17 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Legendary Festival of Lights

Walk-thru Β· Lexington, KY Β· Ticketed; see Lexington Legends site

Opens soon

17 miNov 20 – Jan 2

Lexington Holiday Parade and Tree & Menorah Lighting

Parade Β· Lexington, KY Β· Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 6 – Dec 6

Southern Lights Stroll

Event Β· Lexington, KY Β· Registration fee

Opens soon

21 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Southern Lights Holiday Festival

Drive-thru Β· Lexington, KY Β· $35 per carload

Opens soon

22 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill

Walk-thru Β· Millersburg, KY Β· Ticketed; carriage rides $35 per person

Opens soon

22 miNov 27 – Dec 23

Georgetown Home for the Holidays Parade

Parade Β· Georgetown, KY Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 5 – Dec 5

St. Nich Fest Parade

Parade Β· Nicholasville, KY Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Triangle Park Holiday Light Installation

Light show Β· Lexington, KY Β· Free

18 mi

Light Up Lex

Drive-thru Β· Lexington, KY Β· Free

Music

20 mi

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Christmas lights in Winchester: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Winchester?

Popular picks this season include Legendary Festival of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Southern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill (Nov 27 – Dec 23) and Southern Lights Stroll (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 11 displays are mapped in and around Winchester, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Winchester?

Free options include Winchester Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, St. Nich Fest Parade, Light Up Lex and A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland Tree Lighting. 7 of the 11 displays near Winchester are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Southern Lights Holiday Festival ($35 per carload) and Light Up Lex (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 Winchester?

Yes. Light Up Lex. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Winchester?

The earliest Winchester-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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