Best Places to Cruise for Christmas Lights in 2025
Fantasy In Lights
Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, Madison
Now – 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 Family 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 12th, 5:00pm-8:00pm join us for Get Festive with 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 12th-14th and vote for your favorite!
Enjoy holiday activities and deals throughout the area all weekend long and find great deals on unique gifts, grab a bite or pint from local restaurants and enjoy some festive activities for all ages.
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
November 22 – December 23 Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and select week nights.
- $12 per person | Children 3 and under are FREE
- Buy a 4-Pack of General Admission Tickets for $40!
It takes approximately one hour to walk through the whole zoo and see all the lights.
Cave of Lights
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road – Blue Mounds, WI
This winter, Cave of the Mounds transforms into a glowing underground wonderland during its annual Cave of Lights festival. From Thanksgiving through January 31, visitors can experience the famous cave in a whole new way—illuminated with twinkling lights and festive decor that create a one-of-a-kind holiday adventure.
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 23-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 | N4310 Park Road, Cambridge
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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