Las Vegas knows a thing or two about lights. According to NASA, the Strip is the brightest spot on Earth as seen from the International Space Station. It’s not just all those neon signs, either— there’s no shortage of twinkling light displays throughout the entire Valley during the holidays. Check out this Things To Do in Las Vegas guide to some of the best Christmas lights in Las Vegas.
Bellagio Conservatory
December 1 – January 7
Open 24/7
Okay, so the lights aren’t really the star of the show here, but “The Nutcracker” display at the Bellagio Conservatory is too beautiful not to include in this list. The horticultural team worked tirelessly to complete it, using 40 freshly adorned holiday trees, over 125,000 lights, a 30-foot Mighty Mouse King crafted from diverse botanical materials, four towering Nutcracker Drummers, The Nutcracker Prince, a sleeping princess, ballerina, a display of crystal chandeliers, and numerous other delights.
Admission is free.
The Radio City Rockettes’ Featured on the Sphere
Featured throughout the holiday season
Daily showtimes vary
The Radio City Rockettes will wrap Sphere Entertainment’s fully programmable Exosphere daily throughout the holiday season. The 360 video loop features a red and gold Christmas ornament right before a screen split reveals the Rockettes doing their iconic kickline in front of the Radio City Music Hall marquee.
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Village
5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
4:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Friday – Sunday)
Enchant Christmas’ third Las Vegas season brings to life a Christmas light maze and winter village at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Entrants will have access to a variety of holiday fun including: Santa’s Magic Timepiece maze, photos with Santa, Village shops, games, live entertainment, as well as food and beverage offerings. Ice skating is also available for an additional price. Tickets prices vary.
Glittering Lights Drive-Thru
November 9 – January 7
Sunday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Holidays, December 16 – 26: 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Load up the kids in the car or enjoy a cozy date night at Glittering Lights, Nevada’s biggest holiday drive-thru light show. This annual holiday event is hosted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and includes more than five million animated and twinkling light displays along a 2.5-mile course. Enjoy a leisurely 40 minute drive in your own vehicle, or hop on the open-air Santa Tram on select nights in December. Anyday admission starts at $39 per vehicle. Tickets for the Santa Tram start at $25 per person.
Holiday Cactus Garden
November 3 – December 31
(Closed on Christmas Day) Lights on nightly from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
It just wouldn’t be Christmas in the desert without taking a stroll through the Botanical Cactus Garden at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory. From now until December 31, 2023, all three acres of native Southwestern cacti and succulents will be decked out with more than a million Christmas lights.
While you’re there, sip on some delicious hot chocolate, take photos with Santa, and find the perfect gift for every sweet tooth on your list. Admission to the Holiday Cactus Garden is just $2 per person with proceeds to benefit Help of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank. The entrance fee can be paid with either cash or credit card.
Magical Forest
November 24 – December 31 (Closed Christmas Day)
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Closes at 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve)
Friday & Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Closes at 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve)
Magical Forest at Opportunity Village provides some of the best Christmas lights in Las Vegas for families year after year. Kids and adults alike will love ambling through this tree-lined winter wonderland. There will also be live entertainment every night, photo ops with Santa, food trucks, and fun rides. Admission starts at $24.00, and all proceeds go towards supporting programs and services for over 3,000 individuals living with disabilities.
Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland
November 24 – January 1
Fridays | 4:00pm -8:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 11:00am – 3:00pm and 4:00pm – 7:00pm
The whole family can catch an exciting laser show featuring more than 26,000 points of light set to holiday music, Christmas lights, and other festive holiday décor at Mystic Falls Park inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. You’ll stay nice and toasty at this indoor park located under a 10-story skylight. For 2023, families can experience the indoor atrium’s new theme showcasing animated teddy bears that come to life. A nightly dusting of snow will help you get into the holiday spirit, too. Admission is free.
Lights at The LINQ
Through December 30
Daily from 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Show runs every hour on the half hour )
This holiday season, the High Roller Observation Wheel will dazzle and shine with more than 2,000 LED lights synchronized to popular holiday music. You can view the illumination while soaring 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip, or with your feet planted firmly on the ground within the magical winter wonderland on display throughout the LINQ Promenade. Ride ticket prices vary.
BONUS: Best Residential Christmas Lights in Las Vegas
Many locals decorate their homes for the holidays in Las Vegas and surrounding areas, but some houses and neighborhoods really go all out with their Christmas lights. Check out all of these houses well-known for their amazing yearly displays and decorations.
- Silver Cliff Light Show: The Silver Cliff Light Show is located near Mountain’s Edge in the far southwest part of town. This house is known for its dazzling light shows sequenced to music. Shows run from 4:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. daily.
- Suzanne Elaine Light Show: This house found in the Centennial Hills area will feature a new lineup of decorations this year, including a 20 foot “Mega Tree”, singing light bulbs, snowflake arches, mini trees and candy canes, as well as video displays all set to music. Shows run from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- The House on Fifth Street: This one isn’t quite in Vegas, but it’s in nearby Boulder City and has some of the best decorations and lights we’ve seen. It runs every night in December from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting) and was even featured on (and won) the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC.
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