All states β€Ί Wisconsin β€Ί Stoughton

Christmas Lights in Stoughton, WI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Stoughton 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 Stoughton and 16 more nearby (9 tree lightings, 3 parades, 2 events). 15 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Victorian Holiday Weekend Light Show

Event Β· Stoughton, WI Β· Not listed

Opens soon

Dec 4 – Dec 6

Near Stoughton (within 25 miles)

Light the Ice Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Monona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Christmas in the Grove Lights Parade

Parade Β· Cottage Grove, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 4 – Dec 6

Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee

Event Β· Fitchburg, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 11 – Dec 13

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

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

Opens soon

12 miNov 14 – Dec 31

Wisconsin State Capitol Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miDec 1 – Dec 1

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

14 miNov 20 – Dec 23

Shine on Madison

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Edgewater Hotel Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Hilldale North Pole Party and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 22 – Nov 22

Verona Hometown Holidays Express

Tree lighting Β· Verona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Downtown Fire & Lights Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Sun Prairie, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Light the Green

Tree lighting Β· Middleton, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 21 – Nov 22

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

New Glarus Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· New Glarus, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 1 – Dec 1

DeForest Community Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· DeForest, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Tap + Tour on a few displays to get one driving route you can send to your phone (how it works). Missing a house or show in Stoughton? Add it free.

Christmas lights in Stoughton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Stoughton?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Stoughton?

Free options include Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Waunakee Rotary Lights, Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee and New Glarus Holiday Tree Lighting. 15 of the 17 displays near Stoughton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Stoughton?

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 Stoughton?

The earliest Stoughton-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.

Want your house to look like this?

Professional Christmas light installers in Stoughton hang, maintain and take down your lights, or install permanent lights you control from your phone. Tell us about your house and get free quotes.

Get free quotes
View tour route