# Christmas lights in Utah County for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Utah County have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 6 p.m. at Orchard Lighting Event at University Place. They’re spread over three areas, from Lehi to Spanish Fork.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Spanish Fork Festival of Lights** at Canyon View Park. When: Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day. Time: Evenings; hours not listed. Price: Advance online ticket required; price not posted yet. A drive-through light display run by the city. Tickets are sold online only, never at the gate. They can't be refunded, though you can change your date from the confirmation email. Official page: https://www.spanishfork.gov/recreation-parks-and-culture/events-and-festivals/festival-of-lights/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point** at Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, UT 84048. When: Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027. Time: 4–9pm on most nights. Price: Timed tickets; see the event page. Ages 2 and under free. Closed Sundays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Strollers and wagons are allowed on the paths. Official page: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/
- **Orchard Lighting Event at University Place** at The Orchard at University Place, 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem, UT 84079. When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026. Time: 6–8 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. The 10th annual lighting of The Orchard, with a giant Lite Brite and free hot chocolate while it lasts. Parking in the garages is free. Official page: https://www.universityplaceorem.com/events/2026-orchard-lighting-event/

## More holiday outings in Utah County

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Utah County](https://littlesweekly.com/utah-county/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Utah County](https://littlesweekly.com/utah-county/christmas-markets/index.md): 4 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Utah County?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### 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: Spanish Fork Festival of Lights. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Utah County? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Orchard Lighting Event at University Place at 6 p.m. and Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point at 9 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 Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (see the event page. Ages 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/).