The top places to see Christmas lights in Manchester this season are Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZooLights at Point Defiance (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Manchester and 36 more nearby (11 events, 9 tree lightings, 7 parades). 34 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Manchester: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Manchester?
Popular picks this season include Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZooLights at Point Defiance (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3) and Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov 28 – Jan 3). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Manchester, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Manchester?
Free options include ZooLights at Point Defiance, Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden and Tacoma Light Trail. 34 of the 37 displays near Manchester are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Manchester?
Yes. Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, Redmond Lights and Clam Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Manchester?
The earliest Manchester-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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