# Christmas lights in Jacksonville for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Jacksonville have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. Two are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Jacksonville Beach Deck the Chairs** at Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, FL. When: Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Time: Evenings. Price: Free. Lifeguard chairs decorated by students, with five weeks of free holiday arts and entertainment. Official page: https://deckthechairs.org/
- **Glowing Gardens** at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Jacksonville, FL. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: Evenings. Price: See the arboretum’s site. The arboretum’s holiday light show along the trails. Official page: https://jacksonvillearboretum.org/events/
- **Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade** at Riverfront Plaza, downtown, Riverfront Plaza, Jacksonville, FL. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: From 5pm; tree lighting 6:25pm, boat parade 6:30pm, fireworks about 8:30pm. Price: Free. The city tree lighting, lit-up boats on the St. Johns River and fireworks. Official page: https://events.jacksonville.gov/special-events/jaxholidayriverfest

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Jacksonville?
Yes. Jacksonville Beach Deck the Chairs and Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade 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 Jacksonville? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade at 5 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 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/).