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Christmas Lights in Tyler, TX

The top places to see Christmas lights in Tyler this season are Holiday Lights in the Garden at Tyler Rose Garden (Dec 3 – Jan 4), A Pineywoods Christmas at Tyler State Park (Dec 11 – Dec 12) and 41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). We've mapped 4 displays in Tyler and 1 more nearby (2 drive-thrus, 1 event, 1 walk-thru). 2 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Tyler, TX

Opens soon

Dec 3 – Dec 3

A Pineywoods Christmas at Tyler State Park

Event Β· Tyler, TX Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 11 – Dec 12

Holiday Lights in the Garden at Tyler Rose Garden

Walk-thru Β· Tyler, TX Β· 2025 admission was free with donations welcome

Opens soon

Dec 3 – Jan 4

Up in Lights

Drive-thru Β· Tyler, TX

Near Tyler (within 25 miles)

Santa Land Texas

Drive-thru Β· Lindale, TX Β· Older listing: $25 per car

14 mi

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Christmas lights in Tyler: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Tyler?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights in the Garden at Tyler Rose Garden (Dec 3 – Jan 4), A Pineywoods Christmas at Tyler State Park (Dec 11 – Dec 12), 41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Up in Lights. In all, 5 displays are mapped in and around Tyler, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tyler?

Free options include Holiday Lights in the Garden at Tyler Rose Garden and A Pineywoods Christmas at Tyler State Park. 2 of the 5 displays near Tyler are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Up in Lights and Santa Land Texas (Older listing: $25 per car). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Tyler?

The earliest Tyler-area displays turn on Dec 3, 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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