Holiday lights near Las Vegas for families (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 27 – Jan 15 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 9 holiday light events around Las Vegas for Oct 27 – Jan 15: 5 displays running for weeks and 4 one-night events. 2 list free admission. Displays that run for weeks come first, then one-night parades and tree lightings around Las Vegas. Popular nights can sell out, so check the official page before you go.
Light displays open for weeks
Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M
- When
- Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Jan 3 (Nightly Nov 5–Jan 3 (closed Dec 25); Dec 24, Dec 31 & Jan 1 close at 8pm) · 5–10pm
- Cost
- $3 per person; under 2 and 65+ free; Santa Express Pass $40 (up to 6)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
33rd year of holiday lights across the cactus garden. Santa visits nightly from 5pm through Dec 23. No reservations.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Jan 3 (Nightly Nov 6–Jan 3) · Opens 5pm nightly
- Cost
- $39 per vehicle (cash) or $44 (card); Fast Pass $64; Santa Tram $25 per person on select nights
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Drive-through holiday light show on the speedway grounds.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 27 (Nov 20–Dec 27; dated tickets with arrival windows)
- Cost
- Tickets from $27 (prices vary by date and entry time); ice skating and other activities extra
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A Christmas light maze, Santa visits, a holiday village and live entertainment at Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Fri, Jan 1 (Nov 27–29, Dec 3–24 and Dec 26–Jan 1) · Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm · Fri & Sat 5:30–9:30pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; children 3 and under free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday lights, the Forest Express train, a 50-foot Avalanche Slide, carousel, mini golf and Santa visits. 3 and under free; ticket prices not posted yet.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
North Pole Express Evening Train
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Dec 20 (Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 28–Dec 20) · Departures 5pm & 7pm (about 90 minutes)
- Cost
- Kids (3+) $30, adults $35; members $5 off
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
Evening holiday train ride from the Boulder City museum.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
One-night light parades and tree lightings
Annual Tree Lighting at The District at Green Valley Ranch
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 5–8pm
- Cost
- No fee listed (RSVP requested)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday evening with snowfall, the Snow Prince and Princess, live holiday music, sweet treats and a local makers market, ending with Santa lighting the tree.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 · 5–8pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Tree lighting evening with the Sugarplum Fairy and Nutcracker characters.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Henderson WinterFest Tree Lighting & Drone Show
- When
- Thu, Dec 3 · 5–7:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
City of Henderson tree lighting with a drone show downtown.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Henderson WinterFest Electric Light Parade
- When
- Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30–8:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighted holiday parade along Water Street.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When do holiday lights open around Las Vegas in 2026?
5 light displays on our list run for weeks: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson, Nov 5 – Jan 3), Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nov 6 – Jan 3) and Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village (Las Vegas, Nov 20 – Dec 27). See all 5 above.
Which holiday light events near Las Vegas are free?
2 light events list free admission on the official page: Henderson WinterFest Tree Lighting & Drone Show (Henderson, Thu, Dec 3) and Henderson WinterFest Electric Light Parade (Henderson, Fri, Dec 4).
How much do ticketed light displays near Las Vegas cost?
Prices from the official pages: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M ($3 per person) and Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ($39 per vehicle, cash or $44, card). See all 6 above. Prices can change by night.
Can kids see Santa at a light display near Las Vegas?
Yes. 6 light events on our list have Santa: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson, Nov 5 – Jan 3) and Glittering Lights Drive-Through at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nov 6 – Jan 3). See all 6 above. Some charge extra for Santa photos.
Which holiday lights events near Las Vegas need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M (Henderson). Book through each official page.
Which Las Vegas-area cities have holiday lights events?
We list holiday lights events in 3 cities, including Henderson (4), Las Vegas (4) and Boulder City (1).
Our weekend search covers Phoenix Metro & Arizona for now, and more areas are coming soon. This guide is hand-checked the same way.
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