# Christmas lights in Stockton–Modesto for little kids, 2026

> 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.

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

- **Lodi's Magical Christmas** at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (select nights; nightly Dec 17 – Jan 3). Time: Sun–Thu 5–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m. 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. 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. Official page: https://magicallightshows.com/pages/lodis-magical-christmas
- **Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade** at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton, CA 95202. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3–7 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30 p.m., lighted boat parade around 6:30 p.m. Earliest start: 15:00. Price: Free. 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. Official page: https://www.stocktonca.gov/community/events/tree_lighting_.php
- **Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting** at Downtown Tracy, Central Ave. and 10th St., Tracy, CA 95376. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Earliest start: 18:00. Price: Free. 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. Official page: https://www.cityoftracy.org/I-Want-To/View/City-Calendar/2026/Events-Folder/Holiday-Light-Parade-and-Tree-Lighting

## Christmas trains near Stockton–Modesto

- [Christmas train rides near Stockton–Modesto](https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/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 Stockton–Modesto

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Stockton–Modesto](https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.

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## FAQ

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).