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Christmas Lights in Verona, WI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Verona 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 Verona and 17 more nearby (9 tree lightings, 3 parades, 2 events). 15 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Verona Hometown Holidays Express

Tree lighting Β· Verona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 4 – Dec 4

Near Verona (within 25 miles)

Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee

Event Β· Fitchburg, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

6.2 miDec 11 – Dec 13

Hilldale North Pole Party and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

7.5 miNov 22 – Nov 22

Light the Green

Tree lighting Β· Middleton, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

7.6 miNov 21 – Nov 22

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

8.5 miNov 20 – Dec 23

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

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

Opens soon

9.6 miNov 14 – Dec 31

Shine on Madison

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

9.8 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Edgewater Hotel Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Wisconsin State Capitol Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 1 – Dec 1

Light the Ice Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Monona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 28 – Nov 28

New Glarus Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· New Glarus, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 1 – Dec 1

Cave of Lights at Cave of the Mounds

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

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Jan 31

Light the Night Parade with Santa

Parade Β· Waunakee, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Waunakee Rotary Lights

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

Opens soon

15 miNov 22 – Dec 31

Victorian Holiday Weekend Light Show

Event Β· Stoughton, WI Β· Not listed

Opens soon

17 miDec 4 – Dec 6

Christmas in the Grove Lights Parade

Parade Β· Cottage Grove, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 4 – Dec 6

DeForest Community Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· DeForest, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Downtown Fire & Lights Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Sun Prairie, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 28 – Nov 28

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Christmas lights in Verona: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Verona?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Verona?

Free options include Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Waunakee Rotary Lights, Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee and Verona Hometown Holidays Express. 15 of the 18 displays near Verona are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Verona?

The earliest Verona-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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