For more holiday happenings, visit our Orlando Christmas Activities Guide, featuring places to take Photos with Santa, Must-Do Holiday Events, Christmas Towns and Festive Hotels, and much more!

Insider Tips for Seeing Christmas Lights in Orlando

• Go on weeknights: Crowds and traffic are lighter Monday–Thursday.
• Visit early in the season: Early December visits are more relaxed and easier for parking.
• Arrive around dusk: You’ll catch the lights at their brightest without staying out too late for little ones.
• Plan your route ahead of time: Map out 2-3 neighborhoods or homes ahead of time to avoid unnecessary driving.
• Parking & Getting Around:
  • Park on side streets and be mindful not to block driveways or mailboxes.
  • In crowded areas, use rideshare or plan to walk between nearby homes.
  • For synchronized shows, tune your car radio to the listed station and keep your headlights off while parked.
• Neighborhood Courtesy:
  • Remember, these are family homes; keep noise low and stay on sidewalks or designated viewing areas.
  • Don’t walk through yards or step over decorations.
  • Take your trash with you and respect posted visiting hours.
• Make It Comfortable:
  • Bring comfy shoes, light jackets, and maybe a thermos of cocoa for chilly evenings.
  • Have snacks and water on hand if you’re exploring multiple stops.
  • A flashlight or phone light helps with darker sidewalks.
• Photo Tips:
  • Use your phone’s night mode for better pictures—no flash needed!
  • Be patient at photo spots and let others take their turn.
  • If possible, arrive a little early to snap family photos before crowds build.
• Safety Reminders:
  • Watch for kids and pedestrians; streets can get busy!
  • Follow neighborhood traffic signs and don’t linger in the roadway.
  • Turn off your car engine when parked to keep fumes and noise down.

Neighborhood Holiday and Christmas Lights in Orlando

1. Bivona Christmas Light Show—Winter Springs

1601 N. Wind Court, Winter Springs
The Bivona Christmas lights have been shining each Christmas since 1983, with more lights added each year as well as a fantastic light show set to music. Visitors are asked to be mindful of neighbors and other families that want to view the show. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

Live, breathe, and enjoy the festive season at Cross Christmas.

2. Cross Christmas—Orlando

4241 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
An oak tree wrapped in more than 80,000 Christmas lights, festive displays choreographed to music, and snow flurries are just a few things visitors will love about the Cross Christmas display. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

3. Elf'n Edwards’ Winter Wonderland—Winter Park

Blue Jacket Pl W, Winter Park
This residential display gets more impressive each year, and even features an amazing window display of a LEGO Winter Village! Visitors are welcome to stroll through the walkway. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

4. The Eola House—Orlando

512 E Washington St, Orlando
What started in the year 2020, this impressive setup, known as the "Clemwood Lights," has been relocated to The Eola House in downtown Orlando and boasts nearly one million lights. The original display was even featured on season 10 of The Great Christmas Light Fight! December 5, 2025 - January 6, 2026, as part of Orlando's Downtown for the Holidays.

5. Fye's Crazy Christmas House—Casselberry

407 Eagle Circle, Casselberry
Located in the Deer Run subdivision off of Red Bug Lake Road, this beautiful display contains more than 60,000 lights, a music light show, a life-size nativity scene, a North Pole Village, and a large sleigh for photo ops. Scheduled to open the weekend after Thanksgiving. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

6. The HoLedet Show—Minneola

15635 Turkey Farm Rd, Minneola
This holiday light show is a favorite among locals! It features over 40,000 lights, water cannons, and a 20-foot mega tree, all beautifully choreographed to favorite Christmas tunes. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

7. Kissimmee Light Display—Kissimmee

922 Dartmouth Court, Kissimmee
This multi-home light display features 100,000 lights synchronized to Disney and Christmas songs. The show alternates between two playlists every other night. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

8. Lake Nona Lights—South Orlando

9800 Old Patina Way, Orlando
Going on its 13th year lighting up Lake Nona, this annual light show has grown each year with new songs and lighting effects. It features more than 25,000 lights choreographed to holiday favorites. Open Thanksgiving evening through December 31, 2025; Sunday-Thursday 6-10pm and Friday-Saturday 6-11pm.

9. Laprada Lights—Winter Garden

2121 White Feather Loop, Winter Garden
This residential Christmas light show in Winter Garden features colorful lights that dance along to music. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your own car, and you can even pick the next song through your cell phone. Showtime is 28 minutes. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

10. Lights of Newbridge Lane—Orlando

1424 Newbridge Lane, Orlando
Check out the Lights of Newbridge Lane, a lively light show featuring animated singing bulbs, a penguin, and pixel-art characters that appear on a glowing tree. The wide selection of songs make the roof and yard lights flash in rhythm. Show runs nightly from 6pm-10pm, December 1-31.

11. Lights on Topsail Hill Street—Orlando

2606 Topsail Hill Street, Orlando
Stop by this house in the Avalon Park area and tune your radio to 89.7 FM to experience a Christmas light show. Typically starts early to mid-December. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

12. Lights on Waunaqua—Winter Park

7510 Waunaqua Drive, Winter Park
Lights on Waunaqua features an impressive, music-synchronized holiday light show with archways of lights, trees, snowflakes, stars, and a “Merry Christmas” sign, all pulsing to festive tunes. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

13. Lit Up in Clermont—Clermont

2024 Knollcrest Drive, Clermont
This light display features 35,000 lights set to dance with holiday favorites. Guests can listen to the show in their car and can control the show by choosing the next song via a QR code posted in front of the house. Check Facebook page for 2025 updates.

See your favorite characters while music plays at Santa's House by the Bigdas.

14. Santa's House by the Bigdas—Winter Haven

4314 Shadow Wood Trail, Winter Haven
The Bigdas family's home WON The Great Christmas Light Fight in 2020! The house features over 100,000 lights and a musical display, as well as photo ops. Kids will love the handcrafted lawn characters. Keep an eye out for Santa on select nights. To fully enjoy the display, it is best to park along the street and walk. Opens for the holiday season Saturday, December 6, 2025.

15. The Williams Holiday House—Winter Garden

15304 Oakland Avenue, Winter Garden
The owner of this home has been decorating since 1977, and his decorations have since grown into an impressive collection of antiques and displays. One of the highlights is a large Nativity scene from the Holy Land Experience. 2025 setup is currently in progress. Check the Facebook page for updates on when it will open for the season.

Neighborhood Christmas & Holiday Lights in Orlando FAQ

Q: Where are the best Christmas lights in Orlando?
A: You’ll find some of the area’s most magical residential displays at the Bivona Christmas Light Show in Winter Springs, Cross Christmas in East Orlando, Lake Nona Lights in South Orlando, and all the amazing displays listed above! For more dazzling lights around Central Florida, check out our list of Orlando's Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows.

Q: Are there free Christmas light displays in Orlando?
A: Yes! These neighborhood light shows are FREE to enjoy, though some accept optional donations to support local charities. 

Q: When do Christmas lights start in Orlando?
A: Most homes flip the switch around Thanksgiving weekend and keep the lights twinkling through late December. Of course, be sure to check the Facebook page or website for exact opening dates and hours.

Q: What are the best neighborhoods for holiday lights near Orlando?
A: Festive favorites include Lake Nona, Winter Springs, Winter Garden, and Clermont.

Q: Are Orlando holiday lights kid-friendly?
A: Absolutely! Many displays feature music, snow machines, animated characters, and walk-through photo ops perfect for little ones. One home on our list even has a LEGO Winter Village window display that kids are sure to love!

Photos courtesy of the houses/venues