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Christmas Lights in DeForest, WI
The top places to see Christmas lights in DeForest this season are 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). We've mapped 1 display in DeForest and 15 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 3 parades, 2 events). 14 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near DeForest (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in DeForest: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in DeForest?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Nov 14 – Dec 31), Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 23), Waunakee Rotary Lights (Nov 22 – Dec 31) and Victorian Holiday Weekend Light Show (Dec 4 – Dec 6). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around DeForest, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in DeForest?
Free options include Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Waunakee Rotary Lights, Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee and DeForest Community Holiday Tree Lighting. 14 of the 16 displays near DeForest are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near DeForest?
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 DeForest?
The earliest DeForest-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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