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Christmas Lights in Buffalo, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Buffalo this season are Festival of Lights at The Fairgrounds (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Poinsettias After Dark (Nov 27 – Dec 29) and Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 5 displays in Buffalo and 4 more nearby (3 events, 3 tree lightings, 2 drive-thrus). 5 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Buffalo (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Buffalo: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Buffalo?
Popular picks this season include Festival of Lights at The Fairgrounds (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Poinsettias After Dark (Nov 27 – Dec 29), Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show. In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Buffalo, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Buffalo?
Free options include Poinsettias After Dark, Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, Hertel Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting and Elmwood Village Holiday Tree Lighting. 5 of the 9 displays near Buffalo are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Buffalo?
Yes. Festival of Lights at The Fairgrounds (Ticketed (price not confirmed)) and Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show ($25 per carload with a reservation (price from an earlier season)). 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 Buffalo?
Yes. Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show and Lights on Babbette (tune to 105.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Buffalo?
The earliest Buffalo-area displays turn on Nov 27, 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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