# Christmas lights in Lexington for little kids, 2026

> Two Christmas light displays in and around Lexington have 2026 dates: 1 walk-through and 1 show you can drive or walk. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Legendary Festival of Lights. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 2 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Southern Lights Holiday Festival** at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026, closed Christmas Day. Time: 5:30–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Price: $35 per carload, online or gate. Three-mile route; Thursday–Sunday nights have long lines. Holiday Village included. Official page: https://www.khpfoundation.org/southern-lights/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Legendary Festival of Lights** at CommonSpirit Ballpark, 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY 40505. When: Select dates Nov 2026 – Jan 2027. Time: Sun–Thu 5–9 p.m. (last entry 8:30); Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m. (last entry 9:30). Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: See tickets. Concessions open; dogs only on Paws & Claus nights; light rain/snow doesn't cancel. Official page: https://lexingtonlegends.com/legendary-festival-of-lights/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Southern Lights Stroll 5K** (Kentucky Horse Park): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/SouthernLightsStroll5K

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Lexington?
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 Lexington?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Southern Lights Holiday Festival ($35 per carload, online or gate). 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 2 displays can be driven: Southern Lights Holiday Festival. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Lexington? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Legendary Festival of Lights at 5 p.m. and Southern Lights Holiday Festival at 5:30 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/).