Updated: December 10, 2025
View our list of the top places to see Christmas lights in and around Colorado Springs. Be immersed in a jolly atmosphere brimming with intricate lights, jubilant festivities, and more.
The holiday season is a magical time in Colorado Springs. With an abundance of Christmas and New Year’s activities, the Pikes Peak Region has exciting experiences for all ages. Exploring Colorado Springs and the surrounding region, you’ll spot an array of luminescent decorations. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events or establishing wintery traditions with friends, the Springs is home to a variety of scenic holiday destinations. Find some of the best Christmas light displays below.
November 28 - December 21, 2025
Traverse across the historic Royal Gorge Bridge in Cañon City, where whimsical light displays, mouthwatering eats, and festive music await. Along with vibrant light displays, the Bridge of Lights embraces the winter season with sweet treats and hot chocolate, photos with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, and a Christmas Market.
December 5, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Every year, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates a variety of different species and wildlife with glowing installations of animals. With more than 85 light sculptures, visitors will enjoy strolling through the area and taking in a festive ambience. Bring your little ones and capture holiday memories with Santa Claus. Visit different animal exhibits and dive into a fun activity like feeding a giraffe during Electric Safari.
December 6, 2025
Make your way to Downtown Colorado Springs and cheer with the roar of a crowd as dazzling floats fill the streets. This Pikes Peak tradition features an array of twinkling lights, elaborate Christmas decorations, and lively marching bands. The 41st annual Festival of Light Parade will showcase roughly 100 floats decorated with impressive light displays and festive decorations fitting each year's theme. Attracting thousands of visitors, this event creates unforgettable holiday memories for all ages.
Weekend Evenings, November 29, 2025 - January 1, 2026 (and nightly from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day)
Create a self-guided adventure and see sparkling Christmas fixtures above a series of mine headframes. The Cripple Creek and Victor areas boast around a dozen colorful displays, decorating historic buildings with snowflakes, holiday stockings and candy canes. Why not make a day of it? After visiting the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, drive around the surrounding area and experience an ol’ Saint Nick-inspired spin on Victor’s gold mining past.
November 14, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Glide across the ice with a backdrop of illuminated trees at night. Based in Acacia Park, this downtown Colorado Springs event unveils a winter wonderland on an ice rink. Don’t miss attending Skate in the Park’s opening day with performances by U.S. Figure Skating, live music, visits with Santa, and more! General admission packages include rental skates for all visitors.
November 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Located in Fountain, the Pikes Peak International Raceway embraces the winter season with a drive-through holiday extravaganza. Utilizing innovative LED technology and animations, the raceway comes alive with glittering scenery. This event will cater to all of your family members and friends, showing iconic figures such as dinosaurs with Santa hats, monster trucks, and barbies.
Explore the Pikes Peak Region and marvel at gleaming homes that embrace the holiday spirit. Created by Timberline Landscaping, this map displays an array of homes that are decorated with Christmas accents. Revisit scenes from your favorite winter films, finding a character like the Grinch or discovering an assortment of Santa’s reindeers. Follow a scavenger hunt on the map and embark on a merry adventure.
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park4218 County Rd 3A
Canon City, Colorado 81215
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
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Victor Lowell Thomas Museum3rd & Victor Avenue
Victor, Colorado 80860
Parks and Open Spaces
Acacia Park115 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
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