My favorite thing about the holiday season is the Christmas lights! I love that no matter where you go or what you are doing, you can enjoy the sights of the holiday lights and decorations. Look up toward the hills, out across the valley, or just at the houses and shopping centers as you pass by. I can't help but smile wherever we go because everything is so festive and fun!
A tradition that we started the first year of our marriage was to drive around town sometime the week before Christmas, our favorite hot chocolate in hand, enjoying all of the holiday light displays. Each year I find out about more Christmas light displays in the area and add them to my list of places to visit. This year we plan to walk through or around one display each week from Thanksgiving through the New Year, in addition to our annual Christmas lights drive. I hope this list of local light displays helps you plan an epic family activity or date night this holiday season!
Christmas Holiday Light Displays in Davis County
Holiday Lights Displays in Bountiful and Centerville
Bountiful Main Street
Local businesses have decorated their windows for the holidays and the street is lit up for Christmas. Take a stroll down Main Street to enjoy the window displays and all of the lights. Stop in at one of the delicious restaurants for a meal or dessert while you're there. Main Street will light up during the annual tree lighting ceremony on the evening of November 25th this year!
Bountiful Temple Neighborhood
Start at 1608 E 700 S, Bountiful
One of the things that we do every year when we go on our light tour is to drive around the Bountiful Temple. The homes that circle the temple put out banners telling the story of the first Christmas and Christ's birth. It's a great way to remember the reason for the season and the perfect way to start your holiday light tour each year.
Bountiful Wheelwright Display
1537 N 175 W, Bountiful
Each year, a Bountiful family puts on an amazing display of holiday lights and decorations. This year their display is being used to raise money for a family friend who is fighting cancer. Check them out from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM every night this holiday season.
Centerville's Smith Park
300 N 100 E, Centerville
Every tree in the park is lit up for Christmas and it is a gorgeous sight to see! Add it to your Christmas lights drive or stop and take a walk through the park while the snow is falling. The Festival of Lights starts with a lighting ceremony on December 2nd this year.
Holiday Light Displays in Farmington
Farmington Station Park
140 N W Union Ave, Farmington
If you haven't seen Station Park's all lit up for the holidays, you are missing out!! The streets through the mall are lined with lights and Fountain Square is surrounded by lights as well. Grab dinner or dessert at one of the restaurants and walk around enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas. We plan to take our kids one night and grab the monthly scavenger hunt from concierge services to make our walk extra fun.
Elora’s Lights - Heritage Park Farmington
THIS DISPLAY IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN THIS YEAR OR FUTURE YEARS.
While Elora’s Light Display is no longer going to happen, Farmington City has taken on the task of covering a tree completely in lights this year moving forward. You’ll find a tree covered in lights by Farmington City Town Hall, similar to the one that used to be on display next to the road at Heritage Park each season as part of Elora’s Lights.
Holiday Light Displays in Kaysville
Kaysville Main Street
I’m always in awe of the lighted trees lining the sides of Kaysville Main Street. If you're up for a short walk, maybe after eating dinner at Orlando's or catching a movie at the Kaysville Theater, this is the place to do it. Or, simply add it to the route for your Christmas light drive.
Lights on Sherwood Drive
1098 Sherwood Drive, Kaysville
This home's light display is a local tradition and didn’t happen the last couple of years, but is coming back this year! The lights will be on from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM every night, with later display time on the weekends.
Holiday Light Displays in Layton and Clearfield
Layton Commons Park
437 N Wasatch Dr, Layton
The light display that Layton puts together may be one of our favorites! I feel like the experience you get walking vs. driving is different, so we plan to do both each year! The park will be all lit up every night starting November 25th.
Clearfield City Hall Light Display
55 State St, Clearfield
Clearfield City Hall gets all decked out for the holiday, with a gorgeous tree in front. Their tree lighting ceremony happens on December 2nd at 6 pm this year. And it would make a great stop on your Christmas lights drive this year.
Various house displays
There are a lot of festive people around Utah who decorate their houses to the max during the Christmas season. Some light displays are put to music and others are just fun to look at while you listen to your favorite holiday songs. There’s a great Google map put together that can help you find the best-decorated houses in whatever area you’re driving through. Click here to use that map to plan out your perfect Christmas holiday drive date.
Light Displays in Utah Worth the Trip
Fantasy at the Bay
Willard Bay - Located off I-15, Exit 357 in Willard, UT.
I just recently heard about this Christmas light display at Willard Bay State Park. Everyone who's been said that it's the best light display they've seen and that they plan on doing it year after year. This drive-thru holiday light display does cost money, $20 per vehicle for up to eight people, so keep that in mind. It's a little bit of a drive, but definitely worth the trip!
Lights on Temple Square
The lights at Temple Square will be on from the day after Thanksgiving, through January 1st. Due to ongoing construction, some areas of Temple Square will be closed and displays may be unavailable. There are often other events and performances happening on Temple Square or across the street at the Conference Center, which can add to the spirit of the season. Click here for more details about the lights and the performances this year.
You can make your Christmas light tour last throughout the week or enjoy it all in one night. Whatever you choose to do, make this tradition one that lasts throughout the years and make it whatever your family needs it to be. Date night, a family event, or even a special event with hot chocolate and Christmas carols. Christmas lights are a low key way to enjoy the holiday season!
