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2024 Holiday Light Displays on the Treasure Coast

Get into the holiday spirit with all the best walk through and drive though displays!

By Alison Ellis November 21, 2024

Looking at twinkling lights is the perfect activity to get family members of all ages into the holiday spirit! 

We have some beautiful holiday light displays on the Treasure Coast, and to make things easy for you, we've rounded up all the details on the best displays. Find displays on our Google Map, or read more about major displays below. Click the locations you're interested in on the map for more details. 

For a complete listing of holiday events in each county on the Treasure Coast, click the links below. If you know of a great light display that's missing from our list, or you would like to add your home to the map, please submit it to this form

Martin County

Santa's City Lights in Downtown Stuart

Stroll around Memorial Park to view the beautiful Christmas trees on display. Opening night will be on December 13, with a visit from Santa, yummy treats, and a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Location: 300 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, Florida 34994

Dates: December 13 through December 25

Times: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Cost: Free


Lights at the Mansion at Tuckahoe

Walk through the grounds of this 50,000 square foot mansion on Hutchinson Island. 

Location: 4545 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Dates: Not confirmed for 2024 - check back for more information 

Times: TBD

Cost: Free


St. Lucie County

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Ft. Pierce Marina Square

Enjoy over 100,000 lights wrapped around the palms tree in Marina Square. The lights are synchronized to holiday music, so your family will have a great time watching and dancing along. 

Location: 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950

Dates: Waiting for 2024 dates - usually early December through the beginning on January

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nightly

Cost: Free


Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Stroll through five acres of light displays, visit with Santa, take photos, and complete the scavenger hunt at this fun holiday event. 

Location: 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982

Dates: Every Friday and Saturday Night from November 29 through January 4.

Times: 5:30 - 9:00 PM

Cost: $10 Members $10, $15 Non-Members, $5 Ages 6 - 12


Holiday Lights at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

Walk through the gardens and enjoy over 2,500 LED lights with many photo opportunities. On select nights, enjoy live entertainment and food trucks. 

Location: 2410 Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952

Dates: November 29 through December 29

Times: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $5 per person. 


St. Lucie County Fair's Festival of Lights

Enjoy a mile-long drive-through light display at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds! From November 28 through December 22, you can visit Santa's Village, which includes attractions such as a petting zoo, games, food vendors, and more. Santa is only available Fridays through Sundays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM until December 22. He will then head back to the North Pole. 

Location: 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34945

Dates: November 28 through December 29

Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except December 23 and 24. The last car through the gate at closing time; park closes one hour later. 

Cost: $25 for an advanced ticket and $30 at the gate.


Port St. Lucie Community Center

Marvel at the light display in the courtyard at the Community Center. Plus, you'll find two photo ops: a large walk-through ornament and a seven foot dreidel. 

Location: 2195 Southeast Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984

Dates: November 29 through December 29

Times: Dusk until 9:00 PM

Cost: Free


Indian River County 

Grall Law Group Drive-Through Display

Grall Law Group puts on their annual Christmas light display at Tara Plantation, where you can drive through the loop while enjoying holiday music. The loop takes about 5 minutes to drive through, but be prepared to wait for a few minutes along Route 60 on busy nights. Check their Facebook page for updates - there are usually nights when they give 3D glasses! 

Location: 7555 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32966

Dates: December 1 - 31, 2024

Times: Sunday through Thursday from dusk until 10 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from dusk until 11 PM

Cost: Free


Jungle Lights at McKee Botanical Garden

Stroll through McKee's magical trails illuminated with over 200,000 LED lights and displays. Enjoy Vero Beach's largest animated Christmas tree, along with nightly entertainment. 

Location: 350 US-1, Vero Beach, Florida 32962

Dates: December 8, 10 - 15, 17 - 22, 26 - 29

Times: 6 - 9 PM Nightly

Cost: Members: $10 Adults, $5 Ages 2 - 17, Under 2 Free; Non-Members: $20 Adults, $10 Ages 2 - 17, Under 2 Free. Purchase tickets online or at the gate.


Wintergreen Night of Lights at Environmental Learning Center

Visitors will enjoy holiday-lit trails, a campfire with s'mores, and holiday crafts. Kids will enjoy playing on the newly built illuminated nature playscape, and admission includes access to the Living Lagoon experience with aquarium and touch tanks. Additionally, you can also take a canoe ride through lit mangrove tunnels with the Mangrove Magic Encounter. 

Location: 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Dates: December 5 & 6

Times: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Cost: $10 Ages 12 & Up, Ages 11 & Under Free. No pre-registrations. Mangrove Magic Encounter $15 per person on a first come, first served basis.