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Christmas Lights in Killeen, TX

The top places to see Christmas lights in Killeen this season are Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Rink on the Rails (Dec 11 – Jan 3) and Kringle Krawl (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 3 displays in Killeen and 16 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 5 parades, 5 events). 13 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Holiday Under the Stars Festival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Killeen, TX · Free

Killeen Christmas Parade

Parade · Killeen, TX

Sopko family synchronized light show

Home display · Killeen, TX · Free, donations collected

Music

Near Killeen (within 25 miles)

Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

Drive-thru · Fort Hood, TX · Per vehicle (2025: $20 per car or pickup)

Opens soon

5.4 miNov 20 – Jan 3

City of Temple Christmas Parade

Parade · Temple, TX · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 7 – Dec 7

Kringle Krawl

Event · Temple, TX · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Christmas at the Plaza

Tree lighting · Temple, TX · Free (not confirmed)

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Rink on the Rails

Event · Temple, TX · See website

Opens soon

21 miDec 11 – Jan 3

Harker Heights Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Harker Heights, TX · Free

3.8 mi

Harker Heights Frost Fest

Event · Harker Heights, TX · Free

5.3 mi

Nature in Lights at Belton Lake

Drive-thru · Fort Hood, TX · 2025: $20 per car, minivan or pickup; $35 limo, 15-passenger van or RV

5.4 mi

Nolanville Christmas Parade

Parade · Nolanville, TX · Free

5.7 mi

Fort Hood Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Fort Hood, TX

Music

6.1 mi

Krist Kindl Markt

Event · Copperas Cove, TX · Free entry (vendors vary)

12 mi
14 mi

Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Belton, TX · Free

14 mi

Belton Christmas Parade

Parade · Belton, TX · Free

15 mi
15 mi

Downtown Temple Holiday Lights and Trees

Neighborhood · Temple, TX · Free

18 mi

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Christmas lights in Killeen: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Killeen?

Popular picks this season include Nature In Lights at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Rink on the Rails (Dec 11 – Jan 3), Kringle Krawl (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Christmas at the Plaza (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Killeen, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Killeen?

Free options include Kringle Krawl, Christmas at the Plaza, City of Temple Christmas Parade and Harker Heights Frost Fest. 13 of the 19 displays near Killeen are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Killeen?

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 Killeen?

The earliest Killeen-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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