# Christmas lights in Grand Rapids for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Grand Rapids have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5:30 p.m. at ENLIGHTEN. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Christmas Lite Show** at LMCU Ballpark, 4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321. When: Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027, open all holidays. Time: Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Also a Memory Lane walk and train on site per menu. Official page: https://christmasliteshow.com/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **ENLIGHTEN** at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI. When: Nov 23 – Jan 10 (2026–27 season). Time: Entry 5:30–8:30 p.m.; closes 10 p.m.; Welcome Plaza from 5 p.m. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Price: Timed: adult $32, senior/student $24, child 3–13 $16, under 2 free; Anytime ticket $42 / $34 / $26; members 10% off; select value nights reduced. Strollers: Strollers and wheelchairs allowed; paths accessible; 1-mile path, 1–1.5 hours. Sensory: Some flashing lights and music, can be crowded; bring headphones/sunglasses. Ends inside the conservatory and Christmas & Holiday Traditions railway garden; cashless. Official page: https://www.meijergardens.org/enlighten/
- **Christmas & Holiday Traditions** at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI. When: Through Jan 10, 2027 (open Thanksgiving weekend). Time: Garden hours. Price: Included with admission. 40+ cultural trees and railway garden; daytime option. Official page: https://www.meijergardens.org/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Grand Rapids?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Grand Rapids?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: ENLIGHTEN (Timed: adult $32, senior/student $24, child 3–13 $16, under 2 free; Anytime ticket $42 / $34 / $26; members 10% off; select value nights reduced). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 3 displays can be driven: Christmas Lite Show. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around; stroller rules from the venues: ENLIGHTEN: Strollers and wheelchairs allowed; paths accessible; 1-mile path, 1–1.5 hours.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Grand Rapids? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: ENLIGHTEN at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas Lite Show at 5:30 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime. For no-late-night options, Christmas & Holiday Traditions works in the daytime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at ENLIGHTEN (under 2 free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### 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 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).