Florida does Christmas lights in gardens, parks and shopping districts, usually outdoors in short sleeves. These six are the ones we could confirm against the organizer's own 2026 page, listed with the dates, hours and closed nights they publish. Several run only on select nights, so check the specific evening before you go.
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Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens
More than two million lights across the gardens and walkways of the Downtown Sarasota campus, a bayfront botanical garden.
Insider note — Early entry is 5:30 to 9 p.m. and general entry is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Selby strongly encourages buying in advance.
Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
Naples Botanical Garden calls it Southwest Florida style Christmas: the garden aglow in twinkling lights, with live music and festive food and drink.
Insider note — It does not run on December 24, 25 and 31. The garden also sells late night tickets for entry at 8 p.m. and later.
Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park
More than 2.5 million LED lights, a carousel and Ferris wheel, and food, drink and market vendors, run by the City of Largo from 5 to 10 p.m.
Insider note — It is a walking tour, so no golf carts. Leashed dogs are welcome, and weekends have a Mistletoe Market.
Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
Light displays across the gardens, Santa and Grinch visits on select nights, story time, holiday vendors and live music and dance, from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Insider note — Tickets are good only for the date you pick, and the event runs rain or shine. No pets or outside food.
Holiday Night of Lights at St. Armands Circle
The 48th annual Holiday Night of Lights, which the St. Armands Circle Association says transforms the Circle into a holiday destination on the Gulf Coast. It starts at 5:30 p.m.
Insider note — The association recommends dining reservations at the Circle's restaurants for the evening.
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
Disney Springs sets out a trail of themed Christmas trees inspired by Disney, Pixar and Star Wars each holiday season. Disney had not posted the 2026 details when we checked, so confirm what is returning.
Insider note — Disney asks guests to arrive at least 60 minutes before any scheduled event, show or reservation when parking.
Good to know
When does Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens run in 2026?
Selby Gardens lists December 5, 2026 to January 2, 2027, with early entry from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and general entry from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Which Florida Christmas light show is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden at Naples Botanical Garden does not run on December 24, 25 and 31, and otherwise runs November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Can I bring my dog to the Largo holiday lights?
The City of Largo says dogs on a leash are welcome at Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park, which runs November 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Does Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens run every night?
No. Pinecrest lists select dates from December 4 to December 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Check the date before you buy.
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