Christmas Lights List

Downtown for the Holidays

Where: Downtown Olympia

When: Daily through Wednesday, Dec. 24

Downtown Olympia will be a hotspot for holiday cheer in December thanks to Downtown for the Holidays, coordinated by the Olympia Downtown Alliance.

The celebration of winter holiday fun began Sunday, Nov. 30, with WinterFest, but offerings continue in December, including Nutcracker-themed selfie scenes.

“Keep an eye out for a string of garland, which will stretch over 1 mile along the storefronts,” said Experience Olympia & Beyond, which included Downtown for the Holidays in its round-up of holiday light displays and activities.

Epic Lights

Where: 11948 Dream St. SW, Olympia

When: 5 to 10 p.m. daily, through Wednesday, Dec. 31

The home on Dream Street features thousands of holiday lights synced with music. If you show up from 8 to 10 p.m., you can help pick the tunes.

The family behind Epic Lights first started producing a holiday light show in 2019.

Lights on Griffin Ridge

Where: 6420 37th Lane NW, Olympia

When: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly through Saturday, Jan. 10

The home features more than 25,000 LED lights synced to music.

“Tune your car radio to 107.1 and enjoy the show,” an organizer told The Olympian, noting “we have five 20-minute shows that play on rotation.”

Visitors are asked not to block the street or driveways in the area. However, you can park in the ditch on the far side of the home.

Olympia Holiday Light Parades

Where: Various neighborhoods in Olympia

When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3; Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 18

Holiday light parades in Olympia feature city vehicles decked out in holiday lights.

The parades take place over three nights in different parts of the city. Go to olympiawa.gov to see parade schedules and route maps.

Schilter Family Farm

Where: 141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE, Olympia

When: 9 a.m. to dusk daily through Sunday, Dec. 14

A lighted nativity scene is part of the holiday fun at Schilter Family Farm.

You can cut down your own Christmas tree at the farm or choose from freshly-cut options, plus visit with Santa Claus, depending on the day and time you stop by.

Tumwater Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Where: City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW in Tumwater, and Headquarters Fire Station, 311 Israel Road SW in Tumwater

When: 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6

The event features live music, games, crafts and food trucks, and culminates with the Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. The tree will be lit up throughout December.

Warner Street Wonderland

Where: 1207 Warner St. NE, Olympia

When: 5 to 9 p.m. daily through Friday, Dec. 26.

The home is decked out with more than 3,000 lights, including “vibrant color-changing effects that ripple across the yard and roofline,” organizers told The Olympian.

The residence also features “festive inflatables, lighted Christmas tree, a glowing candy cane pathway and holiday music,” organizers said.

 

Yelm Christmas in the Park

Where: Yelm City Park, Yelm

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6

The event at Yelm City Park includes games, activities and more. It starts after the Yelm Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade, which kicks off at 9 a.m.

If you miss the parade and event, you can still get in on the holiday cheer. The city park will have holiday lights on display throughout December.

Yelm Winter Solstice Walk

Where: Cochrane Memorial Park, Yelm

When: 5 to 6 pm. Wednesday, Dec. 17

The Yelm park will be decked out in holiday lights as community members gather for a peaceful nature walk to mark the approaching winter solstice.

Music will be playing, with the lights illuminating the path.

Participants are asked to bring a lantern or flashlight.

 

Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

Where: Spanaway Park

When: Every night from 5:30 -9:00 p.m., from November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026 

With hundreds of amazing displays, including animations, Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park features new displays each year to keep the holiday fun fresh. Turn your radio to 1700 AM to hear festive music while enjoying thousands of lights for 2+ miles. Families are invited to see why this cherished memory has been a tradition for 31 years. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended online in advance.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoolights

Where: Point Defiance Zoo

When: November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026, 4:30 until 10 p.m

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is the place to see a massive amount of holiday sparkle with over 1.5 million lights. Zoolights has been charming holiday enthusiasts for 38 years with the stunning display of cheer. Visitors can enjoy this classic Tacoma holiday tradition. Online timed tickets are required, and it is a rain-or-shine event.

 

Tacoma Light Trail

Where: Downtown Tacoma

When: December 31, 2025, to January 11, 2026

For something beyond the holidays and out of the ordinary, don’t miss The Tacoma Light Trail. View the festival of light art in downtown Tacoma for free! Also enjoy outdoor performances, dragon parades, lumens concerts, a lighted bike ride and more during the dark season. With a mission to “use light art to bring light to dark times, to lift up diverse voices and bring the community together through things we all share – truth, hope, justice, peace – symbolized by light,” this walkable and drivable trail of light art in downtown Tacoma is worthy of embarking on.

 

Winter Glow at Lakewold Gardens

Where: Lakewold Gardens

When: For four nights only, on December 13, 14, 20, and 21, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Winter Glow at Lakewold Gardens offers a more sophisticated holiday experience. The winter landscape of the stunning garden is illuminated with subtly lit paths and creative light displays. Then, visit the Historic Wagner House for more displays of the season’s beauty with a cozy cup of hot cocoa or cider.

Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fair Event Center

Where: WA State Fair Even Center

When: Select dates from December 5 to 23, 2025

The Washington State Fair Event Center is the place for Holiday Magic. With something for everyone in the family, this is one-stop Christmas fun. Featuring Santa’s Village, rides, a snow show, a skating rink, and a holiday market, guests will also find thousands of lights, including light tunnels for the perfect holiday photo backdrop.

 

Tacoma Neighborhoods With Christmas Light Displays

Pacific NW Christmas Lights provides a map of holiday displays in Tacoma, Pierce County and all around the region.

Lights of Fircrest is an outdoor holiday display contest for the month of December. With a goal to make “Fircrest the most sparkly and bright city in the Pacific NW,” participants can win in several categories. Plus, residents who don’t want to participate in the contest can still have their houses listed on the map.

Anderberg Christmas House on South 10^th Street in Tacoma showcases tons of fun inflatables. The Ruston area is popular for viewing holiday lights, specifically 5304 North Winnifred Street. Also, check out North Yakima Avenue and North I Street.