Lights 2026 · Stockton–Modesto

Christmas lights in Stockton–Modesto for little kids, picked for early bedtimes.

Three Christmas light displays in and around Stockton–Modesto have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. Two are free. They’re spread over three areas, from Lodi to Tracy. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

3displays with dates
0drive-thrus
2free

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Walk-through

Lodi's Magical Christmas

Lodi Grape Festival Grounds · 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240

Walk-through
When
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (select nights; nightly Dec 17 – Jan 3)
Earliest start
17:00
Price
Sun–Thu $14.99 adults, $9.99 ages 3–11; weekends and holidays $19.99 and $14.99; 2 and under free; parking $10
  • Sun–Thu 5–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m.
  • Light shows set to music, a light tunnel and three drone shows a night, weather permitting
  • Skating and the trackless train cost extra
  • The show uses intense flashing effects
Tickets / details ↗Directions

Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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Walk-through

Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade

Weber Point Events Center · 221 N. Center St., Stockton, CA 95202

Walk-throughFree
When
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Earliest start
15:00
Price
Free
  • 3–7 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30 p.m., lighted boat parade around 6:30 p.m.
  • Snowfall, cookies, hot chocolate and live performances by the water
  • Bring blankets or lawn chairs
  • the event lot is closed to the public, so plan on street or city-lot parking

Little-kid take: Free, so it’s an easy one to try for a short visit.

Tickets / details ↗Directions

Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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Walk-through

Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Tracy · Central Ave. and 10th St., Tracy, CA 95376

Walk-throughFree
When
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Earliest start
18:00
Price
Free
  • 6–8:30 p.m.
  • A lighted parade through downtown followed by the tree lighting near Front Street Plaza
  • Streets close from mid-afternoon, so park a few blocks out

Little-kid take: Free, so it’s an easy one to try for a short visit.

Tickets / details ↗Directions

Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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Nov 1 – Jan 3

When each one is open

Nothing is lit yet. Lodi's Magical Christmas opens first, on Nov 27. Lodi's Magical Christmas runs into the new year.

Lodi's Magical Christmas Nov 27 – Jan 3
Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade Dec 5
Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 5
Nov 1Dec 1Jan 1
Drive-thru or walk-through?

Which is better for little kids?

🚗 Stay in the car

  • Babies and toddlers stay warm and buckled, PJs and all
  • No stroller, no mitten battles, no lost hats
  • A car-seat nap can turn straight into bedtime
  • Check the listing for timed slots and refund rules

No drive-thru with 2026 dates in town yet.

🚶 Get out and walk

  • Kids 3 and up love running ahead to the next display
  • Bring the stroller where the venue allows it (see each card)
  • Plan a snack stop and a bathroom break
  • Check sensory notes for bright lights and crowds

Picks: Lodi's Magical Christmas, Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade, Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting

Bring along

The little-kid lights kit

Mittens on a stringLittle hands get cold fast after dark.
Warm drink in a thermosA treat to look forward to at the halfway point.
Hat and a blanketFor the stroller, or the car once the heat is off.
PJs before you goSo a car-seat nap can turn straight into bedtime.
2026 prices

Prices at a glance

From each venue’s own page. Check whether a price is per car or per person before you book.

DisplayPriceLittle kidsGood to know
Lodi's Magical ChristmasSun–Thu $14.99 adults, $9.99 ages 3–11; weekends and holidays $19.99 and $14.99; 2 and under free; parking $102 and under freeWalk-through
Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat ParadeFreeSee the venueWalk-through
Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree LightingFreeSee the venueWalk-through
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Good questions

Christmas lights in Stockton–Modesto: questions parents ask

Are there free Christmas lights in Stockton–Modesto?

Yes. Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade and Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting are free in 2026.

What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Stockton–Modesto?

Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Lodi's Magical Christmas (Sun–Thu $14.99 adults, $9.99 ages 3–11; weekends and holidays $19.99 and $14.99; 2 and under free; parking $10). 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.

Which light shows are best for kids under 3?

Little ones get in free at Lodi's Magical Christmas (2 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. How we choose and check.

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