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Christmas Lights in Valley, NE

The top places to see Christmas lights in Valley this season are ChristmasLand Drive-Thru (Through Jan 3), Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26) and Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2). We've mapped 1 display in Valley and 19 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 5 drive-thrus, 4 tree lightings). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

ChristmasLand Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Valley, NE · Per vehicle (amount not listed)

On now

Through Jan 3

Near Valley (within 25 miles)

Village Pointe Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

7.2 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Holiday Lights Festival - Old Market

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Santa's Rock N Lights

Drive-thru · Papillion, NE · Per vehicle; tickets bought online in advance

Opens soon

15 miNov 25 – Jan 2

Holiday Lights Festival - South Omaha

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Lights of Aksarben

Event · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

16 miFrom Nov 27

La Vista Wonderland

Walk-thru · La Vista, NE · Free

Opens soon

16 miFrom Nov 29

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

19 miFrom Nov 15

Shadow Lake Town Center Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Papillion, NE · Not stated

Opens soon

19 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Holiday Lights Festival - North Omaha

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Holiday Lights Festival - Gene Leahy Mall (RiverFront)

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Durham Museum Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Omaha, NE · Not stated

Opens soon

20 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Zoolightful at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · $27 adults 12+, $17 children 3-11 (members 20% off); VIP and igloo packages cost more

Opens soon

21 miNov 18 – Jan 10

Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · $18 adults / $9 ages 3-12 through Dec 13; $22 / $11 Dec 16 onward; $4 more at the door

Opens soon

21 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show

Light show · Bellevue, NE · Not listed

Opens soon Music

24 miFrom Nov 26

Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista)

Drive-thru · La Vista, NE · Not confirmed

Music

14 mi

Boys Town Christmas Lights

Drive-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

14 mi

Memorial Park Holiday Display

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Not listed

16 mi

Bayliss Park Winterfest Lighting

Tree lighting · Council Bluffs, IA · Free

24 mi

Lake Manawa Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Council Bluffs, IA · Not confirmed

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Valley: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Valley?

Popular picks this season include ChristmasLand Drive-Thru (Through Jan 3), Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26), Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2) and La Vista Wonderland (From Nov 29). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Valley, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Valley?

Free options include La Vista Wonderland, Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing, Holiday Lights Festival - Gene Leahy Mall (RiverFront) and Holiday Lights Festival - South Omaha. 10 of the 20 displays near Valley are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. ChristmasLand Drive-Thru (Per vehicle (amount not listed)), Santa's Rock N Lights (Per vehicle; tickets bought online in advance) and Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista) (Not confirmed). 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 Valley?

Yes. Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show and Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Valley?

The earliest Valley-area displays turn on Nov 15, 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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