The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes holiday lights. Below are some great places to soak up the holiday vibes and lights.
Lightscape at SF Botanical Garden
An immersive, one-mile trail of lights with sculptures and music
November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
5:15PM-8:15PM
1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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Holidays at Filoli
The estate in Woodside transforms into a winter wonderland, with daytime tours and a nighttime “Holiday Lights” experience
November 22, 2025 to January 11, 2026
10:00AM- 5:00PM (day), 6:30PM-10:00pm (night)
Filoli Estate & Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA
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Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru
Features animated displays and holiday music.
December 9, 2025 to December 30, 2025
6:00PM-10:00PM
Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Blinky’s Illuminated Holiday
A drive-thru light show with synchronized music
November 28 to December 31, 2025
5:00PM-9:00PM (Monday–Thursday), 5PM–10PM (Friday–Sunday)
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Santa Clara, CA
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Glowfari at Oakland Zoo
Hundreds of glowing animal lanterns are on display
November 20, 2024 to January 26, 2025
4:30PM-9:00PM
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605
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Illuminate SF™ Light Art Installations
Free light-art installations across the city. Shines a light on San Francisco’s ever-expanding light art scene and celebrates the city’s culture of creativity and innovation.
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Holiday Light Spectacular (Marin County Fairgrounds)
A large-scale light display sponsored by the county’s Cultural Services department. Thousands of sparkling holiday lights, photo-ops, vintage fire-truck display, etc.
November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026
4:00PM-9:00PM
Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA
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