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Christmas Lights in Blue Mounds, WI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Blue Mounds this season are Cave of Lights at Cave of the Mounds (Nov 27 – Jan 31), Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Nov 14 – Dec 31) and Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 23). We've mapped 1 display in Blue Mounds and 13 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 2 walk-thrus, 1 light show). 12 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Cave of Lights at Cave of the Mounds

Light show Β· Blue Mounds, WI Β· Regular cave tour admission (price not listed)

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Jan 31

Near Blue Mounds (within 25 miles)

Verona Hometown Holidays Express

Tree lighting Β· Verona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Light the Green

Tree lighting Β· Middleton, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 21 – Nov 22

New Glarus Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· New Glarus, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 1 – Dec 1

Hilldale North Pole Party and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 22 – Nov 22

Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee

Event Β· Fitchburg, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miDec 11 – Dec 13

Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo

Walk-thru Β· Madison, WI Β· $12 per person (4 tickets for $40); includes unlimited carousel rides

Opens soon

21 miNov 20 – Dec 23

Shine on Madison

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Edgewater Hotel Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Light the Night Parade with Santa

Parade Β· Waunakee, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Waunakee Rotary Lights

Walk-thru Β· Waunakee, WI Β· Free (goodwill donations collected)

Opens soon

22 miNov 22 – Dec 31

Wisconsin State Capitol Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 1 – Dec 1

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

Drive-thru Β· Madison, WI Β· Free (donations accepted at the exit)

Opens soon

22 miNov 14 – Dec 31

Light the Ice Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Monona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

25 miNov 28 – Nov 28

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Christmas lights in Blue Mounds: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Blue Mounds?

Popular picks this season include Cave of Lights at Cave of the Mounds (Nov 27 – Jan 31), Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Nov 14 – Dec 31), Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 23) and Waunakee Rotary Lights (Nov 22 – Dec 31). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Blue Mounds, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Blue Mounds?

Free options include Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Waunakee Rotary Lights, Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee and New Glarus Holiday Tree Lighting. 12 of the 14 displays near Blue Mounds are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Blue Mounds?

Yes. Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Free (donations accepted at the exit)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Blue Mounds?

The earliest Blue Mounds-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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