Las Vegas has three drive-thru Christmas light shows worth putting on your family's calendar this season, from a 6-million-light speedway course to a free neighborhood street in North Las Vegas. Pajamas on, hot cocoa in the cupholders, toddlers buckled in: these are the easiest holiday outings in the valley, because nobody has to get out of the car.
Here's everything you need for each one: dates, addresses, hours, cost, and what makes it special.
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Glittering Lights is the valley's biggest drive-thru light show and the one most Las Vegas families have been doing for years. This is its 26th season, and the course winds right through the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
What you'll see: more than 6 million lights and 750+ displays along a 3-mile route. Expect light tunnels, Vegas-themed displays, and a lot of "look, look, LOOK" from the back seat.
The local detail: do not trust your GPS here. Take I-15 North to Exit 54 (Speedway Blvd), then follow the signs and traffic attendants to the entrance. Opening weeks and the days right before Christmas back up fast, so a weeknight early in the season is your best bet with little ones.
Good to know: you stay in your car the whole time, so this works for babies, sleepy toddlers, and grandparents alike. A donation goes to Speedway Children's Charities for every vehicle.
Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89115
Dates: November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027, nightly
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 5 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 PM (holiday hours may vary)
Cost: per car, not per person
Electric City Light Show in Henderson
The Electric City Light Show is Henderson's newest drive-thru tradition, and it's the one with the biggest heart. Every ticket benefits Hope For The City, a local nonprofit that provides meals and resources to Southern Nevada families in need.
What you'll see: you drive in through a grand castle entrance, then through glowing tunnels and larger-than-life animated displays. Last season's lineup included Whoville and the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, dancing penguins, Candy Cane Lane, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The local detail: it sits off Russell Road and the 95, between LVAC and Central Church, so it's an easy add-on for east-side and Henderson families. The drive takes about 10 to 15 minutes, which is the right length for a toddler. It's a cashless venue, so buy tickets online before you go.
Where: 1001 New Beginnings Dr, Henderson, NV 89011 (off I-515/95 and Russell Rd)
Dates: November 12, 2026 to January 4, 2027, nightly
Hours: 5-9pm nightly
Cost: per vehicle, not per person. A Fast Pass to skip the line is also offered.
Christmas Lights Lane in North Las Vegas (free)
Christmas Lights Lane isn't a ticketed show. It's a residential stretch of Vincelli Avenue in North Las Vegas where roughly 40 homes go all out every December, and the whole valley drives through to see it.
What you'll see: nearly every house on the street is fully decorated, and several go with a theme. One house has done a full Christmas Vacation look in past years, and some nights a neighbor has handed out hot cocoa and cookies.
The local detail: people live here, so be the guest you'd want on your own street. Drive slowly, switch to your parking lights so everyone can see, and don't block driveways. Weeknights are calmer than weekends, and it's the easiest one to do on a whim because there's nothing to book.
Where: Vincelli Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89031 (start near 3705 Vincelli Ave)
Dates: December 1 to December 25, 2026
Hours: nightly after dark
Cost: free
Tips for doing the light shows with kids
Buy tickets online ahead of time. It's faster at the gate, and Electric City is cashless.
Go early in the season, early in the night, or on a weeknight. Lines grow the closer you get to Christmas.
Pajamas and snacks are the move. Wear PJs, pack cocoa, and the drive home doubles as bedtime.
Charge your phone and clean the windows. You'll want photos, and smudged glass shows up in every one.
Pair the free one with a ticketed show. Christmas Lights Lane only takes a few minutes, and it's on the north side of the valley like Glittering Lights, so it's an easy add-on the same night.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest drive-thru light show in Las Vegas? Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with more than 6 million lights on a 3-mile course.
Is there a free Christmas light drive in Las Vegas? Yes. Christmas Lights Lane on Vincelli Avenue in North Las Vegas is free, December 1 to 25.
Do drive-thru light shows charge per person? No. Glittering Lights and Electric City both charge per vehicle, so the whole carload gets in on one ticket.
Is there a drive-thru light show in Henderson? Yes, the Electric City Light Show, off Russell Road and the 95.
Can you walk through Glittering Lights? No. It's drive-thru only, and you stay in your vehicle the whole route.
If you only do one this year, do the free street in North Las Vegas on a Tuesday, then let the kids vote on which ticketed show is next.
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