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Christmas Lights in Salt Lake City, UT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Salt Lake City this season are Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience (Nov 25 – Jan 2), Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Luminaria at Ashton Gardens (Nov 12 – Jan 9). We've mapped 6 displays in Salt Lake City and 14 more nearby (7 walk-thrus, 5 events, 3 tree lightings). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Salt Lake City (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Salt Lake City: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Salt Lake City?
Popular picks this season include Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience (Nov 25 – Jan 2), Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Luminaria at Ashton Gardens (Nov 12 – Jan 9) and Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Nov 12 – Jan 9). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Salt Lake City, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Salt Lake City?
Free options include Luminaria at Ashton Gardens, Highland Holiday Lights and Santa Night, Christmas Lights at Temple Square and Tallest Christmas Tree in Utah Lighting (Outlets at Traverse Mountain). 12 of the 20 displays near Salt Lake City are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Salt Lake City?
Yes. Christmas in Color Drive-Through (Ticketed per vehicle; price not confirmed). 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 Salt Lake City?
Yes. Tallest Christmas Tree in Utah Lighting (Outlets at Traverse Mountain), Christmas in Color Drive-Through and Larson Family Lights (tune to 87.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Salt Lake City?
The earliest Salt Lake City-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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