# Christmas lights in Las Vegas for little kids, 2026

> Six Christmas light displays in and around Las Vegas have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 5 walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 3 p.m. at PJ 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk thru Glittering Lights. They’re in Las Vegas and Henderson.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Glittering Lights** at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89115. When: Nightly, Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: From 5pm. Price: $39 cash or $44 by card per vehicle. A 3-mile drive-through with 6 million lights. Take I-15 exit 54 (Speedway Blvd.); GPS can send you to a closed gate. Santa Tram rides are $25 a person on select nights. Official page: https://glitteringlightslasvegas.com/fact-sheet/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden** at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV 89014. When: Nightly, Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; closed Dec 25. Time: 5–10pm; 5–8pm Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 1. Price: $3; under 2 and 65+ free; free on Nov 5. A cactus garden in a million lights, with free choir shows on many nights. No reservations needed. Strollers fine; no pets. Official page: https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden
- **Enchant Christmas** at Las Vegas Ballpark, Las Vegas Ballpark, 1650 S. Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135. When: Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026. Time: Evenings, with a timed arrival window. Price: From $27; prices change by date. A Christmas light maze with Santa, ice skating and a snow slide as paid add-ons. Official page: https://www.enchantchristmas.com/las-vegas/
- **Magical Forest** at Magical Forest at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. When: Nov 27–29, Dec 3–24 and Dec 26 – Jan 1. Time: 5:30–9pm Sun–Thu; until 9:30pm Fri–Sat. Price: Ticket prices not posted yet; 3 and under free. A holiday park with lit trees, a train ride, a carousel and a 50-foot slide. Official page: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/ovevents/magical-forest
- **Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting** at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. When: Nov 25, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free; RSVP on the Tivoli site. Holiday music, the Reindeer Rockettes and a meet-and-greet with the Sugarplum Fairy and the Nutcracker before the tree lights up. Official page: https://www.tivolivillagelv.com/events/tivoli-village-annual-tree-lighting-17feb208-cb01-4e06-b65b-3c261e5771e2
- **PJ 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk thru Glittering Lights** at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89115. When: Nov 15, 2026. Time: Registration from 3pm; the run and walk start at 4:30pm. Price: Registration fee; see the Speedway Children's Charities page. Families walk, run or push strollers through Glittering Lights in pajamas. Finishers get a medal plus cookies and milk at the finish, and a $5-off coupon for driving the lights later. Official page: https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/las-vegas/scc-las-vegas-pj-5k-run-1-mile-walk-thru-glittering-lights/

## Light displays that come back every year

- [Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/ethel-m-holiday-cactus-garden-chocolates/): next dates Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- [Glittering Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/glittering-lights-las-vegas-motor-speedway/): next dates Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- [PJ 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk thru Glittering Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/pj-5k-run-and-1-mile-walk-thru-glittering-lights-las-vegas-motor-speedway/): next dates Nov 15, 2026
- [Enchant Christmas](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/enchant-christmas-las-vegas-ballpark/): next dates Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026
- [Magical Forest](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/magical-forest-opportunity-village/): next dates Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

## Christmas trains near Las Vegas

- [Christmas train rides near Las Vegas](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/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 Las Vegas

- [Christmas markets in Las Vegas](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

## About this list
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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Las Vegas?
Yes. Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Las Vegas?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden ($3; under 2 and 65+ free; free on Nov 5); Enchant Christmas (From $27; prices change by date); Glittering Lights ($39 cash or $44 by card per vehicle). 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 6 displays can be driven: Glittering Lights. Walk-throughs (five here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Las Vegas? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: PJ 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk thru Glittering Lights at 3 p.m., Glittering Lights at 5 p.m. and Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting at 8 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 Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden (under 2 and 65+ free); Magical Forest (3 and under 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 26, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).