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Christmas Lights in Fort Hood, TX
The top places to see Christmas lights in Fort Hood this season are Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Kringle Krawl (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Nature in Lights at Belton Lake. We've mapped 3 displays in Fort Hood and 15 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 5 parades, 4 events). 13 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Fort Hood (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Fort Hood: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Fort Hood?
Popular picks this season include Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Kringle Krawl (Dec 4 – Dec 4), Nature in Lights at Belton Lake and Christmas at the Plaza (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Fort Hood, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fort Hood?
Free options include Kringle Krawl, Christmas at the Plaza, City of Temple Christmas Parade and Harker Heights Frost Fest. 13 of the 18 displays near Fort Hood are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Fort Hood?
Yes. Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Per vehicle (2025: $20 per car or pickup)) and Nature in Lights at Belton Lake (2025: $20 per car, minivan or pickup; $35 limo, 15-passenger van or RV). 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 Fort Hood?
Yes. Fort Hood Tree Lighting and Sopko family synchronized light show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Fort Hood?
The earliest Fort Hood-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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