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Christmas Lights in Vancouver, WA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Vancouver this season are Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market (From Nov 27), ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo (From Nov 20) and The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Vancouver and 21 more nearby (6 events, 5 tree lightings, 4 parades). 15 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Vancouver (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Vancouver: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Vancouver?
Popular picks this season include Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market (From Nov 27), ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo (From Nov 20), The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway (Nov 27 – Dec 31). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Vancouver, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Vancouver?
Free options include Peacock Lane, Vancouver Community Tree Lighting, Tualatin Light Parades and Pioneer Courthouse Square Tree Lighting. 15 of the 22 displays near Vancouver are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Vancouver?
Yes. Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway (Per-vehicle ticket (see site for pricing)) and Lightopia: An Illuminated Journey (Free, no tickets or reservations (2025)). 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 Vancouver?
Yes. Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market, The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights and Vancouver Community 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 Vancouver?
The earliest Vancouver-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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