29 Best Places to See the Most Magical Christmas Light Displays

Sometimes the "Christmas creep"—the phenomenon in which holiday sales and decorations pop up before Thanksgiving, or the traditional start of the Christmas season—isn't such a bad thing. Especially if it means there's more time to enjoy all the fun activities and wholesome traditions associated with the holiday, like a crafternoon making DIY decorations followed by a family stroll through Christmas light displays.

We're not talking about the couple of bushes your neighbor threw string lights on, either. Though pretty, they're nothing like the extravagant holiday displays you can find all over the country. From Southern states like Texas and Florida, to the Midwestern states, and both coasts, you'll find both commercial and private light shows that'll help you rediscover the magic of the holiday season.

Thankfully, 2020 isn't raining on the (light-filled) parade too much. Plenty of the most beloved shows will still occur, just with some modifications made with everyone's health and safety in mind. In some cases, capacity is greatly limited, with masks and social distancing required; in others events are being altered slightly, eliminating certain activities like visits with Santa or moving to drive-thru formats.

To find a show near you, check out this comprehensive list of some of the best Christmas light displays happening in the US.