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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 100+ Displays!

POSTED BY
Laura

Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.

We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.

We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo):

Public Displays

Photo courtesy: City and County of Denver

Downtown Denver

Christmas is a time when even those most ardent suburbanites come downtown. The opulent light display decorating the City and County Building (at Civic Center Park) from the ground floor to the dome has been a holiday tradition since 1935 and the lighting is spectacular by any measure.

This year, a choreographed holiday show at the City and County Building runs every Tuesday through Sunday for about 8 minutes at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., and then goes to a static holiday display until 10:45 p.m.

The lights will be on through January 26, 2025.

No shows on Mondays (due to City Council meetings).

There are no shows during the 9NEWS Parade of Lights on December 6.

Also, the City and County Building will remain completely dark for an annual memorial vigil honoring persons experiencing homelessness on Sunday, December 21.

In addition, more than 100,000 lights festoon the trees of the 1.25 mile-long 16th Street. Ride the FREE shuttle and gaze at the magical scene.

Strings of white lights strung across Larimer Street between 14th and 15th Streets provide a brilliant and festive setting for great dining and shopping (window or otherwise).

You may also want to check out the Mile High Tree at the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus.

The seven-story tall “tree” features more than 60,000 lights with a light and music show every 15 minutes nightly from November 21 to December 31. You can even step inside the tree.

Union Station

Photo: Denver Union Station

Union Station transforms the exterior of Denver’s landmark train station into a spectacular display of lights and decor. The station’s 40-foot-tall Christmas tree features more than 7,000 holiday lights.

Cherry Creek North

Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland / From The Hip photo

Cherry Creek North has created Winter Wanderland, a stunning canopy of one million twinkling lights wrapping more than 600 trees across 16 blocks.

Golden

An Olde Golden Christmas / Photo: Visit Golden

Golden’s impressive holiday lights transform the charming town into a winter wonderland with downtown, the Clear Creek Walking Path, Golden History Park, Parfet Park and the Visitors Center spectacularly illuminated with an estimated 45,000 bulbs.

A single giant evergreen tree in front of the Golden Visitors Center is wrapped in approximately 5,000 lights all on its own. The lights shine bright through the second week of February.

Littleton

Littleton Holiday Trees / Photo courtesy: Littleton Downtown Development Authority

Historic Downtown Littleton brings live, potted evergreen trees to Main Street, sponsored by local businesses and community members.

Lining the corridor from Bega Park to The Melting Pot, these trees are already in place and lit, restoring the warm glow and winter charm that residents and visitors cherish.

After the season, all trees will be replanted throughout Littleton to strengthen the urban tree canopy and create lasting environmental benefits.

Aurora

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora Municipal Center is a bright festival of with sparkling lights on the building exterior and walkways.

Boulder

Boulder’s Switch on the Holidays / Photo courtesy Downtown Boulder Partnership

Boulder’s Light Up The Holidays festoons downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall and the Civic Area with thousands of lights and illuminated ornaments.

The plaza in front of the Boulder County Courthouse (between 13th and 14th Streets) features lighted trees, an “electric fountain” and a canopy of lights.

Don’t miss your chance for some photo ops on the courthouse lawn with a holiday bear and reindeer family.

The Civic Area features more than 275,000 LED lights and you can explore colorful displays from the “Let It Snow Playground” at the Boulder Public Library to the “Candy Cane Forest” at the Glen Huntington Bandshell.

Above the city, a lighted star shines from Flagstaff Mountain, a local tradition since 1947.

Westminster

Westminster City Hall

Westminster City Hall is adorned in thousands of colorful lights through the end of December. The Westminster Christmas tree is simply breathtaking.

Loveland

Downtown Loveland / Visit Loveland photo

Loveland is awash in lights during the holidays. Check out Loveland’s thriving downtown district, the 12 Days of Christmas lighted display in Dwayne Webster Veterans Park and Christmas Walk in the Woods (December 13 to 31 except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and has $7 to $13 admission fee) on the west side of town.

Private Homes

Self-guided driving tours are a terrific option this holiday season.

All these displays, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it.

Some are collecting money for charitable causes. If a radio station is listed, tune your car radio to that station to listen to the coordinated music. Please be considerate of these folks’ neighbors.

If a website or Facebook page is listed, make sure to visit and check out the hours, start dates, and any additional information that you need to know.

Many homes hope to light up on Thanksgiving or Black Friday, while others may not throw the switch until early December, so be patient and wait a bit if you are planning a longer drive from your home.

You’ll find a map for private home displays at the end of the listings.

We’re looking for more homes to showcase, so if you know of one please email Laura@milehighonthecheap.com with the address, any details and a photo.

Arvada Homes

ChristMOSS Light Show / Karen Mills photo

ChristMOSS Light Show
7085 Moss Court, Arvada, 80007
Lights synced to music. Show runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday. For the show schedule, song list, and for donations to our dearest foundation please click here.

Figgyville 2025 / Tom Figliolino photo

Figgyville 2025
7519 Braun Way, Arvada, 80005
The Figliolino Family’s light display grows every year. There’s a 12-foot Grinch!, Rudolph and his friends from Misfit Toy Island, Elsa, Minions and Santa Claus. The lights on the house dance to different holiday songs. Runs nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 28 to January 1.

Git Lit / Justin Smutz photo

Git Lit
13970 W 89th Loop, Arvada, 80005 (92.7 FM)
Every night be submerged into a great Christmas light show from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a 30-foot mega tree, a quartet of singing trees and 6 mega screens all synced to music!

McHawkins Lights / Doug Hawkins photo

McHawkins Lights
7443 Hoyt Ct., Arvada, 80005 (88.7 FM)
Lights synchronized to music. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through January 5, then a silent Stock Show welcome.

North Pole Dog Rescue House / Connor Randall photo

North Pole Dog Rescue House
11183 W. 78th Ave., Arvada, 80005
The North Pole Dog Rescue House has slowly grown over 10 years to be one of Arvada’s best displays. Featuring a jingle bell lane, winter wonderland, backyard lights, and (because the homeowners foster canines in need) a whole section dedicated to rescue dogs!

Shelton Christmas House / Nick Shelton photo

Shelton Christmas House
19275 W. 84th Pl., Arvada, 80007
Almost the entire Leyden Rock decorates to some extent, so you’ll find lots of lit homes!

T4 Christmas / Virginia Telles photo

T4 Christmas
6934 Webster St., Arvada, 80003

The Santa Band / Aubree & Blair Watkins photo

The Santa Band / Aubree & Blair Watkins photo

The Santa Band
6411 Independence St., Arvada, 80004 (87.9 FM)
Two family-friendly displays — one features a 20-piece Santa Band and the other offers a synchronized music display featuring 15 musical tracks.

There’s a walkway behind the Santa Band so you can experience the display up close. Look for 30 Minions on the loose throughout the show. Don’t miss the giant 5-foot disco ball–it’s a crowd favorite!

Suggested donation: $1 per person for walking through The Santa Band display, with all donations given to The Arvada Mission.

For the best viewing experience, please watch from across the street. Parking is available on 64th Street. Please turn off your headlights while watching.

The display plans to start December 1 and runs nightly from sunset to 10:30 p.m. Note: The display will be turned off during high wind conditions. 

Aurora Homes

Bloxham House / Adam Bloxham photo

Bloxham House
16950 E. Wagontrail Pkwy., Aurora, 80015
This will be the 9th year for the display that has 20,000+ lights!

Bogie Family Light Show / Josh Bogie photo

Bogie Family Light Show
6270 S. Ider St., Aurora, 80016
15-minute light show with 4,000 lights synchrozized to music. Runs 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through New Year’s Eve.

The Bryant Family Light Show / Sheri Bryant photo

Bryant Family Light Show
23042 E. Alamo Pl., Aurora, 80015 (91.7 FM)
Christmas light show synced to music.

Inflatapalooza! / Steve Troutman photo

Inflatapalooza!
21947 E Quincy Circle, Aurora, 80015
11,262 lights!

It’s a Wonderful Light / Corey Christiansen photo

It’s A Wonderful Light
4822 S. Picadilly Ct., Aurora, 80015
The award-winning “It’s a Wonderful Light” display sparkles brightly and spreads Christmas cheer with more than 200,000 lights! This display is a tribute to the family’s two children who have autism.

It also benefits the Autism Society of Colorado through the SPREADLIGHT campaign. You will see a variety of colors in the display which represents the incredible variety of the autism spectrum. Donations collected for Autism Society of Colorado.

Their annual SPREADLIGHT Night will be on Saturday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can take selfies in front of the lights with their favorite superheroes and Disney princesses. They’ll also have free hot chocolate and cookies. The event is free, but donations to the Autism Society of Colorado are appreciated.

Lights on December 1 to January 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jackman Holiday House / James Jackman photo

Jackman Holiday House
2164 S. Ouray St., Aurora, 80013

Jones House / Heather Jones photo

Jones House
11454 E. Center Ave., Aurora, 80012
Twinkling lights, Nativity scene and Santa on the rooftop.

Lights on 8th Place / Michael Parfitt photo

Lights On 8th Place
16303 E. 8th Pl., Aurora, 80011
Inflatables and festive fun!

5241 Lights / Thomas Hays photo

5241 Lights
5241 S. Eaton Park Way, Aurora, 80016
A display with 6,000+ lights. Features several new songs for 2024. Includes 12 songs over 15 minutes. Runs 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on school nights, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Rousefamily5 Christmas Lights / Peter Rouse photo

Rousefamily 5 Christmas Lights
6522 S. Millbrook Way, Aurora, 80016
An entertaining, vivid, colorful and electrifying Christmas Light Show, nearly 10,000 lights.  Contemporary, upbeat music of the season.

The show is seven minutes long and runs continuously from 5:45 p.m. to 9-ish Sunday to Thursday and Friday & Saturday from 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Snowman Village / Daryl Atkins photo

Snowman Village
24856 E. Dry Creek Dr., Aurora, 80016
The owner started with two snowmen as has kept adding over the years. Be sure to check out the 20-foot lumberjack snowman along with 25+ snowmen around the yard. 

The Darby Christmas / David Darby photo

The Darby Christmas
26892 E. Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, 80018
Whether you are wanting a chance to stand inside a 18-foot mega tree or find the hidden candy cane trail where you can choose your own candy cane, your kids will have the best time. You can also see Santa and his reindeer flying above you!

The Hot Chocolate House / Gina Hecht photo

The Hot Chocolate House
18791 E. Quincy Pl., Aurora, 80015
Huge six-story lit tree, a 10-foot abominable snowman and plenty of picture opportunities. Walk through and enjoy free hot chocolate and apple cider on Friday & Saturday December 5 & 6, 12 & 13 and 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will make an in-person appearance on December 13.

Tialdo Family Christmas Show / Tim Tialdo photo

Tialdo Family Christmas Light Show
8220 South White Crow St., Aurora, 80016
More than 20,000 lights and 40+ songs for the whole family. Shows run Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Donations are welcome and appreciated for the #ForAurora Christmas Store to help struggling family during the holidays. You can donate direct at the Redbox on the right side of the Christmas display or  give online here.

We Whaley Love Christmas Lights / S Whaley photo

We Whaley Love Christmas Lights
11890 E. Bates Circle, Aurora, 80014
We keep adding to the display every year and hope it brings our community some Christmas cheer. Multiple houses in the neighborhood go big, so drive around and enjoy! Lights are on 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly.

Bennett Homes

Red Barn Farm / Gina Hecht photo

Red Barn Farm
710 6th St., Bennett, 80102
This is a full drive-thru experience. Watch for giant reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh, a gingerbread village, and a 40 foot high lighted windmill. On December 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Santa will be there for free hot chocolate and hot apple cider.

The Dixon Light Show / Ryan Dixon photo

The Dixon Light Show
45803 Red Tail Dr., Bennett, 80102 (88.3 FM)
Lights choreographed to music. 17+ songs.

Boulder Homes

Magical Woodland Forest / Beth Fleming photo

Magical Woodland Forest
1460 Chamber Dr., Boulder, 80305
Lights are on from dusk until 9 p.m. daily from December 1 through January 31, 2026.

Brighton Homes

Fields House / Alix Fields photo

Fields House
12105 Monaco Dr., Brighton, 80602

Broomfield Homes

Broomfield Lights

Broomfield Lights
5061 Yates Circle, Broomfield (91.3 FM)
We’re back with a brand-new Christmas light show in Broomfield. Every bulb on our house is an individually controllable RGB LED pixel that can be any color at any time.

The result: awesome Christmas music with dazzling lights and effects that can be seen from space! We’ve even been featured on the local news.

Come check it out for yourself and also play with our hands-on interactive Christmas lights where you can use a guitar or drum kit or a steering wheel to control 1500 LED pixels in fun and exciting ways, including playing Snake in 3D!

The show is 10 minutes long and runs continuously from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Here’s a video of the 2024 Broomfield Lights:

Fite Home / Matthew Fite photo

Fite Home
505 W. 6th Ave., Broomfield, 80020

Lights of Prospect Village / John Vanecko photo

Lights of Prospect Village
16573 Prospect Lane, Broomfield, 80023 (93.5 FM)
This light show has more than 25,000 individual lights synced to music spanning the 80s to today. Mix of fun songs and Christmas tunes.

Two different 25-minute shows run on a rotating schedule. One playlist runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the other on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There’s a brief intermission of about 5 minutes between showing.

Show times Sunday to Thursday are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday are 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The week of Christmas, shows begin around 5 p.m. to allow for extra traffic.

Updates for shows times and opening dates can be found here.

Osborn Family Lights / Chris Osborn photo

Osborn Family Lights
16533 Prospect Lane, Broomfield, 80023 (90.3 FM)
5,300+ lights that change color and pattern set to 15 minutes of sequenced music. Show times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday (will start at 5 p.m. the week of Christmas).

Shadow Canyon Light Show / James Salzman photo

Shadow Canyon Light Show
3795 Shadow Canyon Trail, Broomfield, 80020 (90.3 FM)
Display includes over 8,000 individually controllable LED pixels, 200 pixel stakes, two 600 pixel wreaths, 8 jumping arches, two mega trees and projections that allow the lights and music to come to life! Each show has 30+ songs and runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly.

You can enjoy our show from the warmth of your car by tuning your radio to 90.3 FM, listening through our phone (https://player.pulsemesh.io/)or by parking and pushing the red button on the post to listen outside.

This year, they have customized the show for you so that you can interact by using a QR code (find it at the display) to pick your favorite songs to play in the show!

Westlake Holiday Glow / Brandon Murray photo

Westlake Holiday Glow
3510 W. 130th Place, Broomfield, 80020 (89.9 FM)

With over 20,000 LED lights spanning trees, rooftops, and lawn displays, this vibrant exhibit takes the art of holiday decorating to new heights. The show features intricate patterns, waves of color, and rhythmic flashes, all choreographed to beloved Christmas tunes, from classic carols to modern hits.

Whether it’s the gentle sway of snowflakes or the dramatic bursts of color in sync with the beat, every moment is designed to capture the joy and excitement of the season.

The family has been creating synchronized Christmas light displays for over 20 years! The lights will dance to the music nightly from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Just tune to North Pole Radio at 89.9 FM.

Please be respectful to the neighbors and enjoy the show. Follow them on Facebook @ Westlake Holiday Glow.

Castle Rock Homes

Castle Rock Griswolds / Julie Haverstick photo

Castle Rock Griswolds
1692 Gentle Rain Dr., Castle Rock, 80109 (90.3 FM)
We are a family of four who puts many hours of love and labor into our Christmas light display. We have been building on our display for 11 years and this year, we have an FM transmitter that plays music while the light dance to the music. We are located in the Meadows of Castle Rock and would love to share the joy with others from all over.

Centennial Homes

American Glory / Georginia Weygand photo

American Glory
17588 E. Berry Pl., Centennial, 80015
Patriotic red, white and blue display including light up American flag. Lights on sunset to 10 p.m. through January 5, 2026. Lights on 24-hours from Christmas Eve through 10 p.m. Christmas Day.

Estancia Lights / Charles Gardner photo

Estancia Lights
6933 S. Espana Way, Centennial, 80016 (89.1 FM)

Metiver Christmas Lights / Jesse Metiver photo

Metiver Christmas Lights
6508 S. Dexter St., Centennial, 80121 (88.7 FM)
Lights turn on at sunset and run til 9 p.m. starting Black Friday through Christmas Day. Lights/patterns change almost daily. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday lights will be synced to music and broadcast on an FM station so people can listen in their cars.

Schmidt House / Jaime Schmidt photo

Schmidt House
5492 S. Jasper Way, Centennial, 80015
Lights choreographed to music, decorated trees and inflatables.

Severson Holiday House / Levi Severson photo

Severson Holiday House
3855 East Mineral Pl., Centennial, 80122

Shuey House / Pete Shuey photo

Shuey House
5169 S. Pitkin St., Centennial, 80015
Lights dancing to music. Sunday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Display runs until after the National Western Stock Show in January 2026.

The Stricker’s Winter Wonderland / Joe Stricker photo

The Stricker’s Winter Wonderland
6636 S. Lafayette, Centennial, 80121
The LED’s, videos and music will take your breath away. Get a glimpse of Santa and his sleigh, along with many other of your favorite characters including The Grinch. Watch Santa’s elves hard at work and listen to Santa tell the story of The Night Before Christmas.

And if that wasn’t enough…check out Whoville and the 22′ mega tree or even Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddy. Running live every night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through New Year’s Eve.

SPECIAL NOTE! If you come see the display on Saturday, December 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., there will be a special guest: Santa himself! You can take pictures with and talk with the real-life, real-bearded Santa right before his Big Night.

Vaughn Christmas Multiverse Of Madness / Mike Vaughn photo

Vaughn Christmas Multiverse of Madness
1438 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, 80122
Disney runs 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. nightly through January 3.

Commerce City Homes

Godek’s Christmas Display / Toby Godek photo

Godek’s Christmas Display
21580 Orleans Circle, Commerce City, 80022
Amazing lighting display covers the entire home. 5 p.m. to midnight nightly. If you stop by you can play games for prizes!

Godek’s Christmas display is teamed up with BlackJack Pizza every weekend Saturday and Sunday nights all through December. A percent of donations will go to their fundraisers for Homeless Veterans and #chrisweberstrong.

More details are on our Facebook page with nightly posts for games and info on the fundraisers! Game prizes are from tablets to gift cards! Be sure to come on by and play! Happy Holidays!

Leitch Light Show / Hillary Leitch photo

Leitch Light Show
9566 Quintero St., Commerce City, 80022 (90.5 FM)
Hillary and Ryan are excited to share their 7th year of choreographed music and lights. Enjoy over 25,000 lights perfectly synced to your favorite hits.

Use the jukebox feature to request a song, there is something for everyone. You can find the jukebox at quintero.remotefalcon.com.

The show runs nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The best viewing spots are across the street. Leave your lights off and be sure not to block driveways.

Onstott Christmas Extravaganza / Jenn Onstott photo

Onstott Christmas Extravaganza
10046 Fraser St., Commerce City, 80022 (88.9 FM)
There’s an icy wonderland where Eddie the Christmas Yeti is eager to celebrate the season, and a bustling North Pole with elves, reindeer, toys, gifts and and 18-foot-tall Santa.There will be fire cannons pyrotechnics this year, weather permitting.

Look to the north of the driveway where the North Pole Express has placed a mailbox to collect letters to Santa. Be sure you include a return address if you want him to respond.

Display tuns daily starting at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. weekdays and until 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Denver Homes

Joy To The World / Joe Fortna photo

Joy To The World
2780 S. Harrison St., Denver, 80210
More than 12,000 lights, a 35-foot decorated tree, animation and music at times. Santa is stuck upside down on the chimney with kicking legs and his elf has a call-out that says “sorry boss.” Also look for elves passing the present back and forth and the snowman juggling presents.

Sam’s Enchanted Holiday Lights / Sam photo

Sam’s Enchanted Holiday Lights
7831 E. Cornell Ave., Denver, 80231
The owner has been growing his display for 10 years. Many handmade items including an 8′ wreath.

Windsor Gardens / Fred Altberger photo

Windsor Gardens neighborhood
595 S. Clinton St. (entrance at Alameda & Clinton), Denver, 80247
This active adult neighborhood has about 3,700 residents. Dozens of buildings and townhomes are decorated by the residents, with a contest for the best decorated. The loop around the neighborhood is about 2 miles. 

Englewood Homes

Freeland Family Home / Martha Freeland photo

Freeland Family Home
4777 S. Jason St., Englewood, 80110
Lights stay on through early January.

Owen Winter Wonderland / Jeff Owen photo

Owen Winter Wonderland
6299 Iola Way, Englewood, 80111
Lights wrap around the house and backyard, too. The family has been lighting up the neighborhood for more than 20 years.

Walcott House / Megan Walcott photo

Walcott House
4635 S. Knox Court, Englewood, 80110
Come one, come all! Immerse yourself in a dazzling wonderland of twinkling lights and timeless Christmas displays. Tune in to our special station and let the enchanting melodies of your holiday favorites fill the air as you marvel at the spectacular musical light show.

Erie Homes

Christmas Vacation in Erie / Jason Harrington photo

Christmas Vacation in Erie
914 Co Rd. 7, Erie, 80516
Annual Christmas Vacation display.

Firestone Homes

Harper’s Winter Wonderland / Matthew Harper photo

Harper’s Winter Wonderland
5475 Inland Ave., Firestone, 80504
The family will be out every Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. handing out hot cocoa and candy canes starting November 29 through December 20.

Fort Collins Homes

Bishop House / Brad Bishop photo

Bishop Blinkenhaus
2412 Crabtree Dr., Fort Collins, 80521 (90.7 FM)
More than 100,000 lights decorate the front and back of the home. Musically-synced light show. Driveway arches, four 15-foot tall trees on the roof and so much more. Show runs nightly 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

A Kenwood Christmas / Mac Smith photo

A Kenwood Christmas
3435 Kenwood Dr., Fort Collins, 80524 (88.1 FM)
Features 106,000 lights! Lit 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly through New Year’s. Dim your headlights when parked.

Franktown Homes

Franktown Festival of Lights / Tom Raper photo

Franktown Festival of Lights
575 N. White Tail Dr., Franktown, 80116 (90.7 FM)
More than 200,000 lights span two acres. Features a custom light show synchronized to music every 20 minutes. Frosty’s Forest walking trail. Drive through a 15-foot ornament and see the 13-foot Ferris wheel with Disney and Sesame Street characters. It’s easy to spend an hour exploring the grounds.

Open nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through December 31. See detailed show schedule here. Donations of nonperishable foods accepted for local food banks.

Greeley Homes

Artz House / Jessica Artz photo

Artz House
1712 37th Ave., Greeley
“The Greeley Holidaze House is a joyful tradition, delighting generations of the Artz family and spreading holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood.” — The Artz Family.

Highlands Ranch Homes

Candy Cane Lane / Kerry Velez photo

Candy Cane Lane
1557 W. Briarhollow Lane, Highlands Ranch, 80129

Welcome to Candy Cane Lane. The 2025 Christmas Lights Display turns our home into a glowing holiday wonderland. The house is wrapped in bright candy-cane stripes and twinkling lights, with a giant decorated tree and oversized presents creating a colorful, whimsical scene in the yard.

A highlight for families is our Letters to Santa Mailbox, where kids can drop off their Christmas wishes and send them “straight to the North Pole.”

Every detail—from the sparkling ornaments to the festive winter mural—is designed to spread joy, magic, and Christmas spirit all season long.

Cottoncreek Manor / Jeff Rohr photo

Cottoncreek Manor
9971 Cottoncreek Dr., Highlands Ranch, 80130
Award winning house with more than 100,000 lights which include deer, angels, Snowmen as well as a full-size sleigh and Santa. Drop off a letter in Santa’s mailbox, include your address and get a response! Come and get a picture with Santa and enjoy the lights. Lights are on daily from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Hazard’s Gingerbread House / Hazard Family photo

Gingerbread House
10221 Fairgate Way, Highlands Ranch, 80126
20,000+ lights outline the entire home. Also, 6-foot candy canes and lollipops.

Severson Christmas Light Show / Kelly Severson photo

Severson Christmas Light Show
2880 Canyon Crest Lane, Highlands Ranch, 80126
Come see our eclectic collection of new, vintage and homemade decorations. One of a kind across the street “Let It Snow “sign, Grinch stealing Christmas in the upper window. If you like snowmen and brightly lit trees come to the Severson Christmas Light Show.

Star Wars: The Battle For The North Pole / Ron DePoty photo

Star Wars: The Battle for the North Pole
9973 Blackbird Place, Highlands Ranch, 80130
The Christmas Spirit is strong in this house. The home is decorated on all four sides, so you can’t miss it, with the main display featuring the characters of Star Wars, including four “flying” starships.

Plenty of new items this season including the addition of a 17.5-foot full Santa and reindeer team flying past the Death Star. More than 50 inflatables, 20,000 lights and many other fun details and characters.

Lights are on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly through January 1, 2026.

Twinkle Wonderland / Eric Baber photo

Twinkle Wonderland
3523 E. Meadow Creek Pl, Highlands Ranch, 80126

The Twinkle Wonderland glows like a holiday landmark the moment anyone looks its way. Covered in bright, colorful Christmas lights from roofline to railing, it radiates that warm, joyful glow that makes people slow their cars just to stare.

The showpiece — the bold, glowing cross on the roof — rises above everything, giving Twinkle Wonderland a proud, faith-filled signature that stands out beautifully against the night sky.

And then there’s the unmistakable, hilarious touch: the light-up leg lamp, shining proudly in the front window like a “major award” from heaven itself. It adds the perfect splash of humor to all the reverent sparkle, making the house both festive and unforgettable.

The lawn, packed with colorful decorations, inflatables, and glowing accents, completes the scene — a playful mix of wonder, warmth, and Christmas chaos in the best possible way.

Twinkle Wonderland isn’t just a decorated house. It’s a holiday personality. Enjoy!

Lakewood Homes

Martin House / Kate & David Martin photo

Martin House
831 S. Kline Way, Lakewood, 80226

Old Fashioned Holiday Light House / John Webb photo

Old Fashioned Holiday Light House
14633 W. Cornell Pl., Lakewood, 80033

Toe-Tafting Lights / Joe Notter photo

Toe-Tafting Lights
1969 S. Taft St., Lakewood, 80228 (89.9FM)
Enjoy programmed lights to 43+ songs, including both Christmas and Hanukkah music. Go here to pick songs or just tune in your radio, sit back and enjoy the show. Show starts at dusk and runs until 10 p.m. nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.

Train’s Winter Wonderland / Alysia Train photo

Train’s Winter Wonderland / Alysia Train photo

Train’s Winter Wonderland
1392 S. Dudley St., Lakewood, 80232
Lights are on Sunday to Thursday until 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday until 11 p.m. Note: The display will not be on in high wind. Please stop by for photos with Santa and a nice warm cup of cider or hot cocoa on December 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Littleton Homes & Churches

A Charlie Brown Christmas / Melissa Smith photo

A Charlie Brown Christmas
10630 W. Saratoga Pl., Littleton, 80127
This is the display’s 20th year!

Grace Presbyterian Church Christmas Light Display / Heather Goss photo

Grace Presbyterian Church Christmas Display
7900 Hope Pl., Littleton, 80125 (92.7 FM)
Christmas light display synchronized to music broadcast over FM radio. Show runs daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Johnson House / Douglas Johnson photo

Johnson House
6086 S. Pierson St., Littleton, 80127

Karp House / Jonathan Karp photo

Karp House
6448 Lakeside Cir., Littleton, 80125
This amazing display includes two super trees, dozens of other lit trees and many more beautiful sights on four acres.

Warren House / Derrick Warren photo

Warren House
7664 S. Hoyt St., Littleton ,80128 (90.7 FM)
Light show synchronized to 20+ songs.

Lone Tree Homes

Lights on Lieter / Nick Christensen photo

Lights on Lieter
10591 Lieter Pl., Lone Tree, 80124 (95.3 FM)
Now celebrating its fifth year, Lights on Lieter kicks off the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy a dazzling, music-synchronized light show. Lights shine 30 minutes after sunset and go until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Visit lightsonlieter.com for details and updates. Come share the magic of the season!

Lone Tree Light Show / Steve Smock photo

Lone Tree Light Show
354 Neptune Ct., Lone Tree, 80124
Synchronized light show.

Schweiger Ranch

Schweiger Ranch Holiday Display
10822 S. Havana St., Lone Tree, 80124
Come and enjoy the display of holiday lights through January 26, 2026. Access to the Ranch property is closed and entrance within the gates is not permitted. Still, the lights can be viewed from the warmth and comfort of your car from the parking lot and along Havana Street. If you’re up for a winter evening walk, get a closer view by using the East West Trail.

Whoville / Chuck Mcknight photo

Whoville
13473 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, 80124

Longmont Homes

The Real Gingerbread House / Ryan Beck photo

The Real Gingerbread House
2199 Steppe Dr., Longmont

Loveland Homes

Frazier Christmas Lights / Dennis Frazier photo

Frazier Christmas Lights
1324 Autumn Purple Court, Loveland (87.9 FM)
100,000 lights synchronized to 30 songs. Pixel tree with animations. Show starts at 5 p.m. every night and ends at 9:30 p.m. Lights up November 28 to December 30.

Huffaker Home / Ray & Dawn Huffaker photo

Huffaker Home
847 N. Namaqua Ave., Loveland
Amazing animated display.

Tonsing Home / Raelena Tonsing photo

Tonsing Home
1669 Carol Dr., Loveland

Parker Homes

Christmas Through The Decades / Ryan Aldridge photo

Christmas Through The Decades
22117 Pebble Brook Ln., Parker, 80138
Two houses linked together with more than 6,000 dazzling lights synced to more than 13 minutes of Christmas movie music. Shows daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Holly Hills Home / Misti Petrie photo

Holly Hills Home
23551 E. Holly Hills Way, Parker, 80138

Pebble Brook Lane / Ryan Aldridge photo

Pebble Brook Lane
For GPS: 22213 Pebble Brook Ln., Parker, 80138
8+ homes with festive lights. The displays are connected together with lights stringing across the street.

Santa’s Village / Brandon Chapman photo

Santa’s Village
21351 Tyrolite Ave., Parker, 80138

Thornton Homes

Christmas on Ash Court / Annette Colburn photo

Christmas on Ash Court
10706 Ash Court, Thornton, 80233
Dive into a whimsical wonderland! Discover an expansive Disney section brimming with Mickey, Minnie, Castle, Carriage and more. The beloved misfit toys and the iconic Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer.

Little ones can write letters to Santa Claus—and if they share their details, they’ll receive a delightful letter in return right through the mailbox! Keep your eyes peeled because you might just catch Santa and Mrs. Claus returning from visiting other children.

This enchanting experience lights up the nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For extra magic, explore interactive boxes where stories come to life, and don’t forget to snag a candy cane for everyone to savor.

It’s all about soaking in the twinkling lights and cherishing precious family moments. Who knows? Santa and Mrs. Claus might just wave one more time as they return from their joyful journeys.

Lights on Northlake

Lights on Northlake
12804 North Lake Dr., Thornton (90.7 FM)
Musical light show sync’d with Christmas music! Show runs nightly 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with Christmas show, then switches to New Year’s show on December 26.

Matuska House / Dave Matuska photo

Matuska House
11810 Birch Dr., Thornton, 80233

Thornton Tree / Nathan Mondragon photo

Thornton Tree
11029 Grange Creek Dr., Thornton

V Fams Christmas / Ray V photo

V Fams Christmas
6244 E. 141st Ave., Thornton, 80602

Westminster Homes

Daddy’s Crazy Christmas Lights / Charles Craig photo

Daddy’s Crazy Christmas Lights
6330 W. 110th Pl., Westminster, 80020 (104.9 FM)
Lights set to music which changes slightly every night.

Dog Days of Christmas / Jami Hendricks photo

Dog Days of Christmas
7540 Osceola St., Westminster, 80030

Fritchell House / Fritchell Family photo

Fritchell House
7320 Newton St., Westminster, 80030
Lights are on 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Christmas night. You are welcome to walk the driveway to see everything in the yard, but please do not enter the gates. A majority of the characters and decor is upcycled, recycled, fixed and restrung to LED.

Ruscetta Winter Wonderland / Gina Ruscetta photo

Ruscetta Winter Wonderland
9821 Upham Ct., Westminster, 80021
The Ruscetta Family Elves have been working on and evolving our holiday lights for over 30 years. Almost all of the displays are handmade, and we add something new every year. We hope our lights bring a little holiday cheer to children of all ages! Lights will be on November 28 through December 31.

Wrapped Up For The Holidays / McIntyre Family photo

Wrapped Up For The Holidays
11289 W. 103rd Dr., Westminster, 80021
Handmade yard displays of favorite characters. Lights run 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through December 25. The family gives out treats to those who stop by. 

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When
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Posted by Laura on November 29, 2025 | Updated December 2, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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  1. Megan Trujillo says

    November 26, 2025 at 7:23 am

    The Jaramillo’s at 4504 S. Independence St. Denver, CO 80123 and 9591 W Stanford Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 have a big Christmas display with an animatronic Santa photo op. We’ve been featured on the news as well. https://youtu.be/V9ZUHYvGBwk?si=BV4DYWQntrUnEpkp

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