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Christmas Lights in Grand Rapids, MI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Grand Rapids this season are ENLIGHTEN at Frederik Meijer Gardens (Nov 23 – Jan 10), BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley (Nov 27 – Dec 19) and Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark (Nov 25 – Jan 2). We've mapped 6 displays in Grand Rapids and 7 more nearby (7 parades, 1 walk-thru, 1 light show). 9 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Grand Rapids (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Grand Rapids: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Grand Rapids?
Popular picks this season include ENLIGHTEN at Frederik Meijer Gardens (Nov 23 – Jan 10), BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley (Nov 27 – Dec 19), Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark (Nov 25 – Jan 2) and Chanukah Lighting at Calder Plaza (Dec 4 – Dec 11). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Grand Rapids, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Grand Rapids?
Free options include Chanukah Lighting at Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids Santa Parade & Tree Lighting, Kentwood Christmas Parade and Hudsonville Christmas Parade. 9 of the 13 displays near Grand Rapids are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Grand Rapids?
Yes. Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark (Drive-thru tickets from about $28 per vehicle (prior-year price)). 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 Grand Rapids?
Yes. BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Grand Rapids?
The earliest Grand Rapids-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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