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Christmas Lights in Niagara Falls, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Niagara Falls this season are Poinsettias After Dark (Nov 27 – Dec 29), Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show. We've mapped 1 display in Niagara Falls and 7 more nearby (3 events, 3 tree lightings, 1 home display). 5 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Niagara Falls (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Niagara Falls: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Niagara Falls?
Popular picks this season include Poinsettias After Dark (Nov 27 – Dec 29), Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Buffalo/Niagara Holiday Light Show and Jingle Falls USA. In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Niagara Falls, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Niagara Falls?
Free options include Poinsettias After Dark, Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, Elmwood Village Holiday Tree Lighting and Hertel Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting. 5 of the 8 displays near Niagara Falls are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Niagara Falls?
Yes. 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 Niagara Falls?
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 Niagara Falls?
The earliest Niagara Falls-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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