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Christmas Lights in McKinney, TX
The top places to see Christmas lights in McKinney this season are Old Town Holiday Stroll and Lewisville Lights Tree Lighting (Dec 4 – Dec 5), Santa on the Square (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Lights on the Farmstead. We've mapped 1 display in McKinney and 24 more nearby (11 home displays, 4 events, 3 neighborhoods). 20 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near McKinney (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in McKinney: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in McKinney?
Popular picks this season include Old Town Holiday Stroll and Lewisville Lights Tree Lighting (Dec 4 – Dec 5), Santa on the Square (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Lights on the Farmstead and Huffines Auto Dealerships Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around McKinney, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in McKinney?
Free options include Old Town Holiday Stroll and Lewisville Lights Tree Lighting, Santa on the Square, Huffines Auto Dealerships Christmas Parade and Vitruvian Lights. 20 of the 25 displays near McKinney are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near McKinney?
Yes. The Light Park Frisco (From $39.99 per vehicle (2025)). 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 McKinney?
Yes. Lights on the Farmstead, The Light Park Frisco and Vitruvian Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in McKinney?
The earliest McKinney-area displays turn on Dec 4, 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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