Best Places to Cruise for Christmas Lights in 2024
Fantasy In Lights
Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, Madison
November 9 – December 31 | FREE
Over 50 light displays, including many new items will be brought out to the park and set up for all to enjoy. Booths are open (think candy canes!) from 4:30 – 10:00pm each evening!
Madison Mom is proud to sponsor the peacock light display again this year. We love being a part of this fantastically, festive community event!
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour
This year the Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour includes a kickoff celebration for everyone. Friday, December 13th, 5:00pm-8:00pm join us for Get Festive at Agora, a holiday party with fun for the whole family. All weekend long residences and businesses pull out all the stops to create elaborate and elegant light displays, celebrating the season. Tour the participating locations on the weekend of December 13th-15th and vote for your favorite!
Check out their website for a map of participating locations!
Hickory Hill Academy
Open to the public through the end of the year – cars are welcome to pull into the parking lot and view from there.
3276 S. High Point Road | Madison, WI
Zoo Lights | Henry Vilas Zoo
Zoo Lights is open from 5:30pm – 8:30pm Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between November 29 – December 28 and open daily December 13 – December 23, and December 26 – December 28. It takes approximately one hour to walk through the whole Zoo and see all the lights.
University Avenue at University Bay Drive, Madison
Dr. Jack Kammer’s University Avenue Holiday Lights have become a cherished seasonal tradition in Madison, WI. Since 1996, the University Avenue Holiday Lights have been a staple of Madison’s near west side during the holiday months. Started by Dr. Jack Kammer, the lights are a constant symbol of holiday spirit maintained by Jack’s son, Dr. Chris Kammer, a local cosmetic dentist.
Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show
1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville
Rotary Lights, Waunakee
500 E. Main Street, Waunakee | November 24-December 31
Waunakee’s Village Park transforms into a winter wonderland with light-lined streets and holiday displays. Enjoy the lights either on foot or from your car.
Lake Ripley Park Holiday Lights, Cambridge
November 30 – January 1
Get into the holiday spirit with a light display in Cambridge’s Lake Ripley Park. Drive through nearly a half mile of holiday lights and displays.
Here are some impressive home displays (all set to music) that we have LOVED in year’s past – if you know of some that should be added, please comment below!
- 7006 Colony Drive, Madison (link)
- 2544 Bellflower Ln, Sun Prairie (link)
- 4289 Dicky Lane, Madison (link)
- 4682 Brown Thrush Trail, Cottage Grove, WI
- 6202 Sharpsburg Drive, Madison
- 2550 Upham St, Madison
- 5558 Galway Drive, Waunakee
- 3766 Sunburst Rd, Madison
1217 Wild Willow Way, Verona (https://www.facebook.com/lightsonfairview)
117 Rustic Drive, Madison WI has a cool light show. It’s to music and you can pick the songs to will play.
Hi its Lisa griffin , Ï know a house on Jennifer street that is lighted up .
in Madison , WI.
4289 Dicky Lane, Madison #1
Best in Madison ❣️💚
5109 Camilla rd, madison
417 Blue Moon Dr Verona, WI
Check out 2899 Melissa Circle Fitchburg WI