# Christmas lights in El Paso for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around El Paso have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. Three are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 11 p.m. at The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza. They’re in Downtown El Paso and Las Cruces.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza** at San Jacinto Plaza, San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown El Paso, TX. When: From Nov 21, 2026. Time: Daily 5–11pm. Price: Free. WinterFest opens Nov 21 with the Lights Parade. The plaza lights stay on 5 to 11pm every day of the WinterFest season. Official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/
- **The Lights at Cleveland Square Park** at Cleveland Square Park, Cleveland Square Park, Downtown El Paso, TX. When: From Nov 21, 2026. Time: Not listed. Price: Free. A second WinterFest light display downtown, near the library. Official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/
- **Las Cruces Tree Lighting and Holiday Night Market** at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m. Earliest start: 17:00. Price: Free. The city's tree lighting downtown, with holiday music, food vendors and a night market of local craft sellers. Official page: https://lascruces.gov/light-up-the-holidays-at-the-annual-tree-lighting-holiday-night-market/

## More holiday outings in El Paso

- [The Nutcracker with kids in El Paso](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in El Paso](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in El Paso?
Yes. The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza, The Lights at Cleveland Square Park and Las Cruces Tree Lighting and Holiday Night Market are free in 2026.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in El Paso? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: The Lights at San Jacinto Plaza at 11 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).