# Christmas lights in Memphis for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Memphis have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 8:30 p.m. at Holiday Wonders at the Garden. 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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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Starry Nights: Arctic Adventure** at Shelby Farms Park, 6903 Great View Dr. N., Memphis, TN 38134. When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Evenings. Price: See the ticket page. A brand-new drive-through light show for 2026, so little ones can stay buckled in. Official page: https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/starry-nights

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Lantern Festival at Memphis Zoo** at Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Pl., Memphis, TN 38112. When: Select nights Nov 13 – Dec 30, 2026 (including Dec 9 sensory night). Time: Evenings. Price: $25 per person; members $23. Sensory: Dec 9 is a sensory night. Opening weekend is Nov 13–15; buy tickets online. Official page: https://www.memphiszoo.org/lantern-festival
- **Holiday Wonders at the Garden** at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN. When: Select evenings Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5–8:30pm (to 9:30pm Dec 18–23). Price: Advance $17 ($15 members); under 2 free. Tickets go on sale Nov 6. Theme nights include Santa Sundays and Jingle Jammies. Official page: https://membg.org/wonders/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Memphis?
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 Memphis?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Holiday Wonders at the Garden (Advance $17 ($15 members); under 2 free); Lantern Festival at Memphis Zoo ($25 per person; members $23). 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: Starry Nights: Arctic Adventure. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Memphis? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Holiday Wonders at the Garden at 8:30 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 Holiday Wonders at the Garden (under 2 free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### Are there sensory-friendly light nights in Memphis?
Lantern Festival at Memphis Zoo: Dec 9 is a sensory night.

### 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/).