Back To Previous PageThere’s no doubt Fort Collins holiday light displays are some of the best in all of Colorado. Thanks to the area’s effort to embrace the dark-sky movement, the temporary holiday displays in and around Fort Collins shine extra-bright. To make your outdoor holiday lights tour easier, we’ve compiled a list of the best local displays here..
Downtown Holiday Lights
Historic Old Town Fort Collins will glow once again thanks to thousands of strands of holiday lights that illuminate alleyways, sidewalks, and street-tops throughout downtown. This year’s Downtown Holiday Lights debuted on Friday, Nov. 3rd, during the annual lighting ceremony, and will stay on from dusk to dawn daily through Feb. 14th. The stunning display of low-energy/sustainable LED lights spans seven blocks, illuminating Old Town’s trees, European-inspired alleyways, and beautiful storefronts. You can experience the holiday lights anywhere along College Avenue, the northern boundary of LaPorte Avenue, and continuing south to Magnolia Street. Trees will be lit along Walnut Street, Linden Street, Pine Street, Old Town Square, Oak Street Plaza, and Mountain Avenue.
Gardens on Spring Creek Holiday Lights
One of Northern Colorado’s favorite holiday traditions is the Garden of Lights at the Gardens on Spring Creek. The annual display features a variety of garden scenes creatively lit by hundreds of thousands of LED lights. The Garden of Lights twinkles each evening from Friday, Dec. 8th through Saturday, Dec. 23rd, from 5 - 9 p.m.
Stroll among hundreds of kaleidoscopic blossoms illuminating the Great Lawn in multi-colored motion, a holiday village, and a half-mile loop of towering flowerbeds, glowing grapevines, and other imaginative displays constructed entirely from hundreds of LED lights. Don’t miss the new photo op inspired by the on-site Butterfly House, as well as other engaging additions.
Fort Collins Winter Wonderland
Now in its fourth year, Winter Wonderland is an outdoor drive-thru display of more than 200,000 marvelous twinkling tree lights and wildlife-themed light sculptures and more. The experience showcases Santa, Mrs. Claus, and those troublesome elves. The drive is about 1 mile long and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The drive-thru display is located at 4927 County Road 36. Reservations are required; purchase tickets on the Winter Wonderland website.
Menorah Lightings
Celebrate Hanukah in Fort Collins at two menorah lighting ceremonies: a ceremony at Foothills Mall and a traditional ceremony in Old Town Square.
The festivities at Foothills Mall are part of Chanukah Wonderland, which features the menorah lighting, plus entertainment, food, arts and crafts and games on December 7.
The Old Town Square ceremony is historically led by Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt, dignitaries and community members. Date and time are To Be Determined.
Lights and Holiday Displays at Foothills Mall
Bundle up to enjoy the colorful holiday displays at The Foothills Mall. Get into the holiday spirit as you stroll through the sparkling-lit plaza with a hot coffee or cocoa in hand and take in all the lights hanging from the trees, not to mention the opportunity to get some of your holiday shopping done at the same time.
Front Range Village Holiday Lights
The Front Range Holiday Lights typically roll out on December 1st and will include a number of family-friendly events during the celebration. Plus the large tree will be lit at dusk.
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