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Christmas Lights in Lubbock, TX

The top places to see Christmas lights in Lubbock this season are Candlelight at the Ranch (Dec 11 – Dec 12), Carol of Lights Run (Dec 13 – Dec 13) and Lubbock Light Park. We've mapped 7 displays in Lubbock (2 walk-thrus, 1 drive-thru, 1 light show). 5 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Candlelight at the Ranch

Walk-thru · Lubbock, TX · Free, $5 suggested donation; VIP pass $100

Opens soon Music

Dec 11 – Dec 12

Carol of Lights Run

Event · Lubbock, TX · 5K Dasher $45, 1 Mile Dasher $45, Elf (12 and under) $30/$25

Opens soon Music

Dec 13 – Dec 13

Lights at LHUCA

Light show · Lubbock, TX · Free

Lubbock Light Park

Drive-thru · Lubbock, TX · Per-carload ticket (price not published in sources)

Music

Miracles Christmas Parade

Parade · Lubbock, TX · Free

Music

Santa Land at Mackenzie Park

Walk-thru · Lubbock, TX · Free

Texas Tech Carol of Lights

Tree lighting · Lubbock, TX · Free

Music

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Christmas lights in Lubbock: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Lubbock?

Popular picks this season include Candlelight at the Ranch (Dec 11 – Dec 12), Carol of Lights Run (Dec 13 – Dec 13), Lubbock Light Park and Lights at LHUCA. In all, 7 displays are mapped in and around Lubbock, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lubbock?

Free options include Candlelight at the Ranch, Lights at LHUCA, Santa Land at Mackenzie Park and Texas Tech Carol of Lights. 5 of the 7 displays near Lubbock are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Lubbock Light Park (Per-carload ticket (price not published in sources)). 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 Lubbock?

Yes. Candlelight at the Ranch, Carol of Lights Run and Lubbock Light Park. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Lubbock?

The earliest Lubbock-area displays turn on Dec 11, 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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