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Christmas Lights in Yelm, WA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Yelm this season are Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Downtown for the Holidays and Twinklefest Window Displays (Nov 27 – Dec 24) and Lacey Holiday Lights at Huntamer Park (Nov 30 – Jan 2). We've mapped 1 display in Yelm and 19 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 events, 4 parades). 18 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Yelm (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Yelm: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Yelm?
Popular picks this season include Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park (Nov 27 – Jan 3), Downtown for the Holidays and Twinklefest Window Displays (Nov 27 – Dec 24), Lacey Holiday Lights at Huntamer Park (Nov 30 – Jan 2) and Tacoma Light Trail (Dec 31 – Jan 17). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Yelm, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Yelm?
Free options include Downtown for the Holidays and Twinklefest Window Displays, Lacey Holiday Lights at Huntamer Park, Tacoma Light Trail and Tenino Grand Twinkle Tour. 18 of the 20 displays near Yelm are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Yelm?
Yes. Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park ($20 to $30 per vehicle depending on date) and Tenino Grand Twinkle Tour (Free). 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 Yelm?
Yes. Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park, Lacey Holiday Lights at Huntamer Park (tune to Tune car radio to the frequency posted on park signs for the music-synced display) and Olympia Holiday Light Parade - Southeast Olympia. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Yelm?
The earliest Yelm-area displays turn on Nov 27, 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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