# Christmas lights in Lakeland for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Lakeland have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 6 p.m. at Christmas Lane. They’re spread over three areas, from Plant City to Winter Haven, about 17 miles east.

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

- **Christmas Lane** at Charlie Grimes Family Ag Center, Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2508 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, FL 33563. When: Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Thu–Sun Nov 27–Dec 13 and nightly Dec 17–24, 6–10 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. Price: $10 ages 4–12, $12 ages 13 and up, free for 3 and under; rides extra. More than 1.5 million lights, a light maze, a KidZone with ornament decorating and letters to Santa, and Santa every night. Free parking. Online tickets open Nov 1. Official page: https://christmaslane.com/
- **Light Up BSP** at Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815. When: Dec 18–31, 2026. Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. Price: Free. Two weeks of holiday nights in the park, with pictures with Santa and a spot to write letters to him. Official page: https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/light-up-bsp/
- **Starlight Nights in Downtown Winter Haven** at Historic Downtown Winter Haven. When: Nov. 26, 2026–Jan. 7, 2027. Time: Evenings; hours not posted yet. Price: No ticket listed. Main Street Winter Haven strings lights across the historic downtown for the holidays. The decorations run from US-17 to Lake Silver. Official page: https://mainstreetwinterhaven.com/

## Christmas trains near Lakeland

- [Christmas train rides near Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-trains/index.md): Holiday lights trains, Polar Express rides and more, 3 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Lakeland

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/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 Lakeland?
Yes. Light Up BSP is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Lakeland?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Christmas Lane ($10 ages 4–12, $12 ages 13 and up, free for 3 and under; rides extra). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### 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 Lakeland? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Christmas Lane at 6 p.m. and Light Up BSP at 6 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Christmas Lane (free for 3 and under). 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 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/).