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Christmas Lights in Salem, UT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Salem this season are Spanish Fork Festival of Lights (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Santaquin Holly Days (Dec 4 – Dec 5) and Springville Holiday Festival and Santa Village (Dec 4 – Dec 5). We've mapped 1 display in Salem and 14 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 5 events, 2 drive-thrus). 12 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Salem (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Salem: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Salem?
Popular picks this season include Spanish Fork Festival of Lights (Nov 26 – Jan 1), Santaquin Holly Days (Dec 4 – Dec 5), Springville Holiday Festival and Santa Village (Dec 4 – Dec 5) and Utah Valley Christkindlmarkt (Dec 10 – Dec 12). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Salem, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Salem?
Free options include Santaquin Holly Days, Springville Holiday Festival and Santa Village, Utah Valley Christkindlmarkt and Pond Town Christmas. 12 of the 15 displays near Salem are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Salem?
Yes. Spanish Fork Festival of Lights ($10 per family vehicle) and Christmas in Color (Per-car ticket (amount not listed)). 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 Salem?
Yes. Spanish Fork Festival of Lights, Springville Holiday Festival and Santa Village and Utah Valley Christkindlmarkt. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Salem?
The earliest Salem-area displays turn on Nov 16, 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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