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Christmas Lights in Renton, WA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Renton 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 5 displays in Renton and 30 more nearby (11 events, 7 tree lightings, 6 parades). 31 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Clam Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 4 – Dec 4

Renton Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Jan 3

Renton's Clam Lights

Event · Renton, WA · Free

Opens soon

Dec 4 – Jan 3

Battle of the Badges: Holiday Lights

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

Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday

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

Near Renton (within 25 miles)

Garden d'Lights

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

Opens soon

7.4 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

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

Opens soon

7.7 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade

Tree lighting · Kent, WA

Opens soon

8.4 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

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

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 27 – Dec 23

Christmas Ship Parade of Boats

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore

Opens soon Music

11 miDec 11 – Dec 11

Redmond Lights

Event · Redmond, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

12 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

14 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum

Event · Federal Way, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

15 miDec 12 – Dec 12

ZooLights at Point Defiance

Walk-thru · Tacoma, WA · $16 to $22 ages 3+, ages 2 and under free; timed tickets required online

Opens soon

20 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Walk-thru · Tacoma, WA · About $16-$22 per person (third-party figure); timed tickets required

Opens soon

20 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Tacoma Light Trail

Event · Tacoma, WA · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 31 – Jan 17

Menashe House

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

10.0 mi

Downtown Seattle Tree Lighting at Westlake Center

Tree lighting · Seattle, WA · Free

Music

10 mi

Olympic Manor Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Seattle, WA · Free

11 mi

Seattle Center Winterfest

Event · Seattle, WA · Free

11 mi

Google Lights

Event · Kirkland, WA · Free; food donations accepted

12 mi

The Very Merry Christmas House

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

Music

12 mi

Auburn Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Parade · Auburn, WA · Free

13 mi

Auburn Lighted Santa Parade

Parade · Auburn, WA · Free

13 mi

Federal Way Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Federal Way, WA · Free

Music

14 mi

Manchester Tree Lighting and Sing-Along

Tree lighting · Manchester, WA · Free

17 mi

Keener's Christmas

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free; donations encouraged

17 mi

Festive Nights & Holiday Lights Bainbridge Island

Event · Bainbridge Island, WA · Free

17 mi

Evergreen Christmas Lights

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free

Music

19 mi

Candy Cane Lane

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

20 mi

Magic in Manette

Event · Bremerton, WA · Free

20 mi
21 mi

Holiday on the Bay and Tree Lighting (Port Orchard)

Tree lighting · Port Orchard, WA · Free

21 mi

Bremerton Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade

Parade · Bremerton, WA · Free

24 mi
25 mi

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Christmas lights in Renton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Renton?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Renton?

Free options include ZooLights at Point Defiance, Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden and Renton Clam Lights. 31 of the 35 displays near Renton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Renton?

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 Renton?

The earliest Renton-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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