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Christmas Lights in Kirkland, WA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Kirkland 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 1 display in Kirkland and 35 more nearby (11 events, 11 tree lightings, 4 home displays). 33 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Google Lights

Event · Kirkland, WA · Free; food donations accepted

Near Kirkland (within 25 miles)

Redmond Lights

Event · Redmond, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

3.4 miFrom Dec 5

Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

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

Opens soon

4.3 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Garden d'Lights

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

Opens soon

4.5 miNov 28 – Jan 3

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

7.3 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

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

Opens soon Music

8.0 miNov 27 – Dec 23

Christmas Ship Parade of Boats

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore

Opens soon Music

8.0 miDec 11 – Dec 11

Clam Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

11 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Renton Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 5 – Jan 3

Renton's Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Jan 3

Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade

Tree lighting · Kent, WA

Opens soon

20 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Wintertide Holiday Celebration and Everett Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Everett, WA · Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Poulsbo Lighted Ships Parade

Parade · Poulsbo, WA · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Keener's Christmas

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free; donations encouraged

5.3 mi

Evergreen Christmas Lights

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free

Music

7.6 mi

Downtown Seattle Tree Lighting at Westlake Center

Tree lighting · Seattle, WA · Free

Music

7.6 mi

Seattle Center Winterfest

Event · Seattle, WA · Free

7.9 mi

Olympic Manor Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Seattle, WA · Free

8.0 mi

Battle of the Badges: Holiday Lights

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

12 mi

Menashe House

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

12 mi

Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday

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

13 mi

Festive Nights & Holiday Lights Bainbridge Island

Event · Bainbridge Island, WA · Free

15 mi
16 mi

Snohomish Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Snohomish, WA

17 mi

Manchester Tree Lighting and Sing-Along

Tree lighting · Manchester, WA · Free

18 mi

Candy Cane Lane

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

19 mi

Wintertide Lights at Evergreen Arboretum

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

20 mi

Magic in Manette

Event · Bremerton, WA · Free

21 mi
21 mi

Julefest in Poulsbo

Event · Poulsbo, WA · Free to attend

21 mi

Poulsbo Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Poulsbo, WA · Free

21 mi

Holiday on the Bay and Tree Lighting (Port Orchard)

Tree lighting · Port Orchard, WA · Free

22 mi

Wintertide Lights at Pacific Rim Plaza

Event · Everett, WA · Free

23 mi

Silverdale Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Silverdale, WA · Free

23 mi

The Very Merry Christmas House

Home display · Kent, WA · Free; food bank donations accepted

Music

24 mi

Federal Way Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Federal Way, WA · Free

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Kirkland: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Kirkland?

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, 36 displays are mapped in and around Kirkland, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kirkland?

Free options include Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden, Renton Clam Lights and Renton's Clam Lights. 33 of the 36 displays near Kirkland are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Kirkland?

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 Kirkland?

The earliest Kirkland-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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