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Christmas Lights in The Colony, TX
The top places to see Christmas lights in The Colony this season are Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Dallas Zoo Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas (Nov 11 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in The Colony and 34 more nearby (11 home displays, 8 events, 5 neighborhoods). 24 are free. 15 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near The Colony (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in The Colony: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in The Colony?
Popular picks this season include Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Dallas Zoo Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas (Nov 11 – Jan 3) and Holiday at the Arboretum: 12 Days of Christmas (Nov 11 – Jan 3). In all, 35 displays are mapped in and around The Colony, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in The Colony?
Free options include Old Town Holiday Stroll and Lewisville Lights Tree Lighting, Grapevine Carol of Lights, Santa on the Square and Huffines Auto Dealerships Christmas Parade. 24 of the 35 displays near The Colony are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near The Colony?
Yes. Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, Texas Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway (Per vehicle (2025 price not confirmed)) and 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 The Colony?
Yes. Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant, Grapevine Carol of Lights and Lights on the Farmstead. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in The Colony?
The earliest The Colony-area displays turn on Nov 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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