Best Places to Cruise for Christmas Lights in 2023
Fantasy In Lights
Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, Madison
November 11 – the New Year; Dawn to Dusk | 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!
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 24 – December 17 and also open December 18-30. 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 19-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
There is a guy who lives in Upham on the east side and his display is amazing!!
co-worker confirmed 2550 Upham St on North Side of Madison 53704 is decorated with Lights and delights!
Dicky Ln off of Spreaher rd is amazing light show last about 30 minutes. A must see.
729 Fairview Terr in Verona!
The show off Dicky Ln. Is a 3 hour long show and awesome to watch!
2826 McKenna Blvd
Madison
I didn’t see anything last night at 2826 McKenna Blvd
We just went to 451 Main st in Cottage Grove and there was nothing going on. There at 5:00 so maybe we were just too early? Brown Thrush Trail had lots of inflatables and some lights but no music which is what we were looking for.
Another vote for the Dicky Lane show! Pretty impressive and the woman even came out with candy canes
3766 Sunburst Rd Madison. Over 100 blow molds..snowmen candles and a few santas!
417 Blue Moon Dr, Verona (Madison really, just off Mineral Pt Road)
Lights on Dover in Waunakee WI is a must see! The family ones HALLOWEEN lights and HOLIDAY LIGHTS every year! I order a pizza, grab some chips and take the kids there every year! We call it our version of dinner and a show and they love it!
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