Who’s ready for that precious look of awe and wonder in their kiddos’ eyes? I sure am!
It’s time to pour some hot cocoa and hit the road to tour the area neighborhoods in search of El Paso’s best Christmas lights shows. Turn on El Paso Mom’s Holiday Playlist and start light lookin’. Below are some of the best places to see Christmas lights around town.
Holiday Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park
Holiday Lights on the Lake is back at Ascarate Park! Lights will be on display November 24-December 24. Lights on Display: Monday-Thursday 5:30-10:00 pm. Light shows: Friday-Sunday from 6:00-9:00 PM. The featured, popular Fred Loya synchronized light show is not to be missed!
Lighting Campus for Hope at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso invites our Borderplex community to its campus as it concludes its 10-year anniversary with the Lighting Campus for Hope event on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. The free event on campus will include a fireworks extravaganza, food trucks, photos with Santa and friends, a musical light show, mascot dance-off, and more. Learn more.
Lights at San Jacinto Plaza
Downtown El Paso is picture-perfect for the holiday season during WinterFest from November 19 – January 1.
Eastridge Neighborhood
The Eastridge subdivision of El Paso is bringing out of all of its Christmas lights. Come on out to El Paso’s original drive-through holiday light display. The neighborhood has three entrances: McRae Boulevard at Cartway Lane, Deby Lewis Drive at Glemmway Place, right behind Eastwood High School, and Wedgewood at Fenway Drives.
El Paso International Airport
The city decks out the airport in festive lights and holiday displays. Talk about merry and bright!
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights is a magical drive-through holiday experience. You’ll see a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. One carload is one price. Get tickets.
El Paso Mom Team Recommendations
“The Magic of Lights was the perfect outing for our family. 1) you pay per car so it’s one price for the whole family. 2) you get to drive, not walk, through all the lights, so you’re warm and comfy. 3) we picked up hot cocoa and cake pops on the way there and sipped them while looking at lights. For us, it was worth the investment and time. Something I think we’ll make a new tradition.”
-Alex S.
“Visiting Old Mesilla Plaza and Historic District during the holidays has been a tradition for my family as far back as I can remember. The little town on the outskirts of Las Cruces, NM lights its plaza with beautiful lights and luminarias during the holiday season. There are many shops to visit and restaurants around the plaza that make for a nice day trip from El Paso.”
-Alexandra L.
“We love going to the Eastridge lights! We’ve now made it a tradition our babies love it.”
-Ale H.
“I recommend the Fred Loya Lighting Show [at Ascarate Park]. I have a lot of memories of Winterfest and Ascarate, my stepdaughter and my son used to love going. This year will be our first year going back to those places for family time since the youngest are older which makes it easier to carry around.”
-Ana D.
Looking for more holiday fun around town? Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Winter and the Holidays.
Additional Holiday Lights Around El Paso
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