Beloit Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can experience a festive holiday parade with giant balloons, a city tree lighting ceremony, a drone show, and fireworks over the river. Guests can visit Santa, take horse and wagon rides across the bridge, write letters at City Hall,...

Anderson Japanese Gardens transforms into a winter lights display featuring dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven through the landscape and tree canopy. Guests can enjoy made-to-order woodfire pizza and rotating food truck fare, with fireside dining and...

Visitors tour participating residences and businesses throughout the community to view elaborate and elegant holiday light displays. Guests can explore the featured locations and cast their votes for their favorite decorations.

Visitors experience an outdoor holiday light show featuring over 50 illuminated displays lighting up the park. The vibrant light installations feature colorful concepts crafted with energy-efficient LED bulbs. Guests can also enjoy an accompanying holiday soundtrack produced for the event.

Visitors can watch large-scale model trains chug through a festive landscape filled with hundreds of poinsettias and fresh evergreens. Depending on the day, guests can spot steam trains, bullet trains, circus trains, Santa trains, and freight trains operated by the...

Experience the magic of the Home Run Holiday Lights, a dazzling display featuring over one million lights and festive decorations. This event offers a variety of activities, including holiday train rides, craft stations, and opportunities to meet Santa. Enjoy seasonal...

Experience the magic of the Rockford Festival of Lights, a cherished holiday tradition spanning over 35 years. This spectacular drive-through event transforms Sinnissippi Park into a winter wonderland with over 85 dazzling light displays. Marvel at new installations and beloved...

Janesville transforms into a winter wonderland for its Holiday Lights event. Visitors can view a display of illuminations designed to create a holiday atmosphere.

Discover Christmas Town at Summerfield Zoo for a magical family tradition! Meet live reindeer, visit Santa at his cottage for photos, and enjoy festive train rides. Explore the zoo to see a variety of animals, including cold-climate species, and find...

All aboard for a magical holiday journey with the East Troy Railroad Museum's Christmas Trains! Experience the charm of historic electric railcars adorned for the season as they travel through the picturesque Wisconsin landscape. Choose between enchanting Daytime Christmas Trains...

Step into a magical wonderland at Henry Vilas Zoo Lights, where over one million lights transform the zoo into a dazzling spectacle after dark. This enchanting event offers unlimited carousel rides with every ticket and the chance to capture cherished...

For over 25 years, the University Avenue Holiday Lights have been a cherished tradition on Madison's near west side. Initiated in 1996 with a mission of unity and peace, this beloved event continues to spread holiday cheer through a spectacular...

Embark on a magical holiday journey at Santa's Village with their one-of-a-kind drive-thru Christmas experience. Glide through millions of lights synchronized to festive music, creating a dazzling spectacle from the comfort of your car. At the end of the route,...

Step into a winter wonderland at Kringle's Christmas Village, a charming holiday attraction in Antioch. This indoor event showcases dozens of oversized, illuminated shadowboxes filled with delightful miniature scenes. Explore the magic of the season with festive displays, a new...

Experience the festive spirit at the Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations fill the McHenry Recreation Center. Visitors can cast their vote for their favorite tree by donating canned goods or toiletries, with...