My favorite thing about the holiday season is the lights. They brighten up even the busiest week, and you can enjoy them no matter where you’re headed. Look up toward the hills, across the valley, or at the neighborhoods and shopping centers as you drive by. Everything feels festive, and I find myself smiling everywhere we go.
One of our long-standing traditions is a simple one: grabbing our favorite hot chocolate and driving around town the week before Christmas to admire all the displays. Over the years, I’ve discovered more and more places in Davis County that go all-out with their lights, and my list keeps growing.
This year, we’re planning to walk through or wander around one display each week from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, with our annual Christmas-lights drive still on the calendar. If you’re looking to plan a cozy date night or a fun family outing, this list of local displays will help you find some magical spots right here at home.
Christmas Holiday Light Displays in Davis County
Holiday Lights Displays in Bountiful and Centerville
Bountiful Main Street
Main Street is fully decked out for the season, with local businesses decorating their windows and the whole street glowing with holiday lights. Take a slow walk to enjoy the displays, soak in the festive atmosphere, and pop into one of the restaurants or dessert spots while you’re there. The lights officially switch on during the annual tree-lighting ceremony on November 24th, and it’s always a fun way to kick off the season!
Bountiful Temple Neighborhood
Start at 1608 E 700 S, Bountiful
One of our yearly light-tour traditions is driving around the Bountiful Temple. The homes that circle the temple display banners that tell the story of the first Christmas and Christ’s birth. It’s a beautiful reminder of the meaning behind the season and a peaceful way to begin your holiday lights tour each year.
Bountiful Wheelwright Display
1537 N 175 W, Bountiful
Each year, this Bountiful family puts on an incredible display of holiday lights and decorations. In addition to spreading cheer through the neighborhood, they also host a fundraiser or donation drive to support a local family in need. Details for this year’s fundraiser will be added here once they’re announced, but you can plan on enjoying the lights from 5:30–10:00 PM every night this holiday season, beginning December 1st.
Centerville's Smith Park
300 N 100 E, Centerville
Every tree in Smith Park shines for the holidays, and it’s absolutely beautiful. Add it to your Christmas lights drive, or bundle up and take a peaceful walk through the park if the snow happens to be falling. It feels like a scene straight out of a holiday movie. The Festival of Lights kicks off with a lighting ceremony on December 1st at 6 PM this year.
Holiday Light Displays in Farmington
Farmington Station Park
140 N W Union Ave, Farmington
If you haven’t seen Station Park lit up for the holidays, you’re in for a treat. The walkways throughout the mall glow with lights, and Fountain Square feels especially magical this time of year. Grab dinner or dessert at one of the restaurants, then wander through the shops while taking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. Take your kids along with you this season and pick up the monthly scavenger hunt from Concierge Services to make the outing even more fun.
Elora’s Lights - Heritage Park Farmington
This display is no longer happening at its usual location.
While the full Elora’s Light Display has come to an end, Farmington City has continued the tradition by lighting a tree completely each holiday season. You can find the new illuminated tree near Farmington City Hall, similar to the one that used to brighten the roadside at Heritage Park.
Holiday Light Displays in Kaysville
Kaysville Main Street
The lighted trees lining Kaysville Main Street are always such a stunning sight. If you’re up for a short walk, maybe after dinner at Orlando’s or a movie at the Kaysville Theatre, this is the perfect spot to stretch your legs and soak in the glow. Or simply include it as a stop on your Christmas-lights drive and enjoy it from the warmth of the car.
Lights on Sherwood Drive
1098 Sherwood Drive, Kaysville
This beloved neighborhood display took a short break, but it made a comeback last year. and it’s as charming as ever. The lights run from 5:30 to 10:00 PM each night, with extended hours on weekends. The official first-light date for this season hasn’t been announced yet, but I’ll update this section as soon as it’s shared.
Holiday Light Displays in Layton and Clearfield
Layton Commons Park
437 N Wasatch Dr, Layton
Layton’s holiday light display is one of our personal favorites. Walking through the park and driving through offer two totally different experiences, so we make a point to do both each year. The park lights turn on nightly beginning November 24th. Keep an eye on our upcoming events calendar — on select dates, you may even be able to enjoy the lights from a festive hay ride.
Clearfield City Hall Light Display
55 State St, Clearfield
Clearfield City Hall goes all-out for the holidays, complete with a beautifully lit tree out front. Their annual tree-lighting ceremony takes place on December 1st at 6 PM, and it’s a fun way to welcome the season. Whether you stop by for the ceremony or swing through later in the month, it’s a great addition to your Christmas-lights drive.
Various house displays
Utah has no shortage of festive homes decked out for the season. Some displays are synced to music, while others are simply fun to admire as you play your favorite holiday playlist.
To make it easy, there’s a fantastic Google Map that highlights many of the best-decorated homes around the state. Use it to plan the perfect Christmas-lights drive for your date night or family outing. Click here to explore the map and start mapping out your route.
Light Displays in Utah Worth the Trip
Fantasy at the Bay
Willard Bay - off I-15, Exit 357 in Willard, UT.
This drive-thru light display at Willard Bay State Park has quickly become a favorite for many locals. Everyone I’ve talked to raves about it, and some even say it’s the best holiday display they’ve ever seen, and now make it a yearly tradition.
Admission is $20 per vehicle (up to eight people), so keep that in mind as you plan. It’s a bit of a drive from Davis County, but absolutely worth the trip if you’re looking for something extra magical this season.
Lights on Temple Square
The Christmas lights at Temple Square turn on the day after Thanksgiving and shine through January 1st. Because of ongoing construction, some areas will be closed, and a few displays may be unavailable, but there’s still plenty to see and enjoy.
Throughout the season, there are also concerts, performances, and other events either on Temple Square or across the street at the Conference Center, which add even more to the experience. Click here for more details about the lights and the performances this year.
You can make your Christmas light tour last all season long or bundle it into one magical night. There’s no wrong way to enjoy it! Let this be a tradition that grows with you over the years, whether it’s a cozy date night, a family outing, or a simple drive with hot chocolate and holiday music.
Christmas lights are one of the easiest, most joyful ways to soak in the season, and Davis County has plenty of places to make it memorable.
