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Christmas Lights in Bothell, WA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Bothell this season are Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov 28 – Jan 3) and WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17). We've mapped 2 displays in Bothell and 31 more nearby (11 events, 8 tree lightings, 5 parades). 30 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Evergreen Christmas Lights

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free

Music

Keener's Christmas

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free; donations encouraged

Near Bothell (within 25 miles)

Redmond Lights

Event · Redmond, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

6.9 miFrom Dec 5

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Walk-thru · Seattle, WA · Ticketed; one listing says about $55 adult, $49 child (varies by date); members 20% off

Opens soon

10 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Walk-thru · Bellevue, WA · $10 ages 11+, $5 on select weeknights, free 10 and under

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Garden d'Lights

Walk-thru · Bellevue, WA · $10 ages 11+; $5 select nights; 10 and under free

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore; cruise tickets sold by Argosy

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 27 – Dec 23

Christmas Ship Parade of Boats

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore

Opens soon Music

13 miDec 11 – Dec 11

Wintertide Holiday Celebration and Everett Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Everett, WA · Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Clam Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

18 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Renton Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 5 – Jan 3

Renton's Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Jan 3

Poulsbo Lighted Ships Parade

Parade · Poulsbo, WA · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Google Lights

Event · Kirkland, WA · Free; food donations accepted

6.5 mi

Snohomish Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Snohomish, WA

11 mi

Seattle Center Winterfest

Event · Seattle, WA · Free

12 mi

Olympic Manor Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Seattle, WA · Free

13 mi

Downtown Seattle Tree Lighting at Westlake Center

Tree lighting · Seattle, WA · Free

Music

13 mi

Wintertide Lights at Evergreen Arboretum

Walk-thru · Everett, WA · Free, donations welcome

14 mi
14 mi
15 mi

Wintertide Lights at Pacific Rim Plaza

Event · Everett, WA · Free

16 mi

Menashe House

Home display · Seattle, WA · Free; donations to West Seattle Food Bank encouraged

18 mi

Festive Nights & Holiday Lights Bainbridge Island

Event · Bainbridge Island, WA · Free

18 mi

Battle of the Badges: Holiday Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free; food bank donation requested

19 mi

Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday

Tree lighting · Renton, WA · Free treats; ornament kit for first 75 kids

20 mi

Julefest in Poulsbo

Event · Poulsbo, WA · Free to attend

21 mi

Poulsbo Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Poulsbo, WA · Free

21 mi

Merrysville Electric Lights Parade

Parade · Marysville, WA

22 mi

Manchester Tree Lighting and Sing-Along

Tree lighting · Manchester, WA · Free

22 mi

Candy Cane Lane

Neighborhood · Seattle, WA · Free; food bank donations encouraged

22 mi

Magic in Manette

Event · Bremerton, WA · Free

24 mi

Silverdale Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Silverdale, WA · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Bothell: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Bothell?

Popular picks this season include Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov 28 – Jan 3), WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and Renton Clam Lights (Dec 5 – Jan 3). In all, 33 displays are mapped in and around Bothell, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bothell?

Free options include Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden, Renton Clam Lights and Renton's Clam Lights. 30 of the 33 displays near Bothell are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bothell?

Yes. Redmond Lights, Clam Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting and Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Bothell?

The earliest Bothell-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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