Christmas is right around the corner, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit is by checking out some incredible Christmas lights in Topeka. Whether you’re cruising through a drive-thru light show or walking through a festive neighborhood, these local favorites are guaranteed to bring joy to the season. ## 🎁 TARC’s Winter Wonderland 📍 3435 SE East Edge Rd, Topeka, KS 66605
🕕 Open nightly 6–10 PM (Nov–Dec 31)
💵 Suggested donation: $10 per car, $20 per bus This 2-mile drive-thru light show is a Topeka holiday tradition. Hosted as TARC’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Winter Wonderland features thousands of lights and a dedicated Christmas radio station you can tune into while driving through. ## 🎁 Cortez Holiday Light Show 📍 3919 SE 30th, Topeka, KS 66605
🕕 Sun–Thurs 6–10 PM | Fri–Sat 6–11 PM Run by the Cortez family since 2008, this amazing show features more than 350 synchronized light channels and its own private radio station. ## 🎁 Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo 📍 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606
🕕 Nov 27 – Dec 30 | Most nights 5–9 PM
💵 $9 kids, $14 adults Zoo Lights is a walk-through holiday event at the Topeka Zoo filled with glowing animals, magical displays, and even Santa himself! ## 🎁 Cannock Chase Road 📍 Just west of Urish Rd on 29th Street Cannock Chase is a Topeka neighborhood light legend. Many homes along this street go all out with personal light displays. ## 🎁 Potwin Place Neighborhood 📍 Around 498 SW Greenwood Ave, Topeka, KS 66606 Potwin Place is a historic neighborhood that transforms into a winter wonderland every year.
