Expanded three-mile course features new light displays and daily holiday events
Glittering Lights, Las Vegas’ award-winning drive-through holiday spectacular at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, returns for its 25th season of sparkling holiday magic beginning November 7, 2025, and will illuminate the Las Vegas Valley nightly—rain or shine—through January 4, 2026.
“It’s incredible to think that families have made Glittering Lights a part of their holiday traditions for the past 25 years, and it’s an honor to continue creating those magical moments year after year,” said John Bentham, Event Producer. “This anniversary season will be our brightest yet—a true celebration of the memories we’ve made and the magic still to come.”
This quintessential drive-through experience now shines brighter than ever—stretching an extra half-mile with one million more lights for a total of three miles of merriment, featuring over six million lights and 750+ dazzling displays including The Neon Forest presented by Southwest Medical – a corridor of lined weeping willow trees that glow with color and life.
Turn up the Twinkle with New Displays
Elf on a Shelf – Keep your eyes peeled for some mischievous visitors. A few larger-than-life Elf on the Shelf figures have magically appeared throughout the park, crafted entirely from Christmas lights. These glowing elves are up to all kinds of holiday hijinks – hanging, hiding, and striking playful poses along the route.
Tribute to the Movies – This journey will take you through some of the iconic holiday movies such as “Rudolph” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” “Christmas Story”, “Frosty the Snowman”, “Polar Express” and “The Grinch”. Each vignette is a photo-worthy moment and a cheerful reminder of the holiday movies that light up hearts each season.
As always, fan-favorite themed nights return. From appreciation nights offering free tickets, to opportunities to see the course by bike or by ATV/UTV, a pet costume contest, and even an east-coast NYE countdown complete with fireworks, Glittering Lights will be bustling with holiday entertainment all season long.
Free Nights
Glittering Lights is giving back to the community with special free nights for those who serve and inspire. From veterans and military personnel to teachers and first responders, these nights offer complimentary admission as a thank-you for their dedication.
● 11.11 – Veterans Appreciation Night
Veterans and their families will be admitted with free entry with VIC ID (Veteran Identification Card) or DAV ID card (Disabled American Veterans ID).
● 11.17 – Military Appreciation Night
Free entry for all active and inactive military/families with valid ID.
● 11.19 – ATV/UTV Powersports Night powered by Bob Moses Ceramic Coating Bring your ATV, UTV, or any powersports vehicle and a $15 new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive to receive complimentary entry to Nevada’s largest holiday drive-thru light show. The Marine Corps will be on site collecting toys.
● 11.20 – First Responders Night presented by Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas First responders including EMTs, firefighters, and police officers are welcome to drive through Glittering Lights free of charge. For admission, guests must show proof of service ID. North Las Vegas Fire & Rescue will be onsite until 8 p.m. with its fire truck.
● 11.25 – Teacher Appreciation Night – courtesy of BlvdHome
Teachers and their families receive complimentary entry with valid ID.
● 1.4.26 – Teachers Back-to-School Bash – courtesy of Academica Nevada Teachers and their families receive complimentary entry with valid ID.
Special Ticket Nights
Get ready for a season of dazzling fun at Glittering Lights with special ticket nights that bring added magic to the experience. From kindness and festive Santa photo ops to unique bicycle nights and an early New Year’s celebration, these events are perfect for everyone looking to enjoy the holiday spirit.
● 11.13 – World Kindness Day presented by Bless-ED Day Academy – It’s cool to be kind with Glittering Lights! The first 200 paid vehicles entering the experience will receive a free ticket for future use in honor of the day of
kindness. This gifted ticket has no restrictions – guests are encouraged to pass it on and share the love!
● 11.12, 11.28-12.22 – Living Nativity Local churches, organizations, and family/friend groups, bring the story of the first Christmas to life through the Living Nativity. ● 11.16 – PJ 5K hosted by Speedway Children’s Charities Las Vegas Chapter The 5K Run and 1-mile Walk through Glittering Lights is from 4-6 p.m.
Please note drive-thru lets first vehicles through at 6 p.m.
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● 11.28 – Santa Tram & Free photos with Santa
Santa Tram, driven by Silver State Schools Credit Union, is an open-air tram ride through the holiday lights. Guests are dashed to the front of the line while snuggled up close to family and friends. With a decked-out Santa Tram Station, guests will enjoy the festive décor and access to Santa Claus for all the family holiday photos, play a few games, ride the mini-train and chill out with hot cocoa and snacks. Santa Tram will also be available 11.29, 12.5-12.6, 12.8-12.9, 12.12-12.13, & 12.18-12.23
● 12.6 – Bicycle Night at Lights
Grab your two-wheeled bike and peddle your way through the lights. Tickets, $15 for adults, $10 for children, must be bought online by 3:30 p.m. on
December 6. All cyclists must enter gates by 4:30 p.m., no entry will be allowed after this time.
● 12.31 – Ring in 2026 – lit up by Garden State Fireworks
Visit Glittering Lights as we celebrate New Years’ Eve on East Coast time!
Pet Nights
Glittering Lights is going gaga for furbabies.
● 11.10, 11.17, 11.24, 12.1, 12.8, 12.15, 12.22, 12.29 – Monday Pet Nights sponsored by Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas. Pet treats provided by Veterinary Emergency Group Boca Park with a tail-wagging good time appearance by Buddy of Loyalty Plumbing, and Lazy Dog Restaurant free pet meal cards to the first 200 vehicles on each night.
● 12.10 – Santa Paws Parade: Drive-Thru Pet Pageant – Guests are encouraged to dress their pets in their holiday best and sleigh their way through the lights from 5-9 p.m. to compete for $200 prize baskets in this paws-itively adorable costume contest hosted by Joanna from Sunny 106.5. Full contest details at glitteringlights.vegas.
Promo Nights
Enjoy giveaways from our partners, while supplies last, in most cases the first 200 vehicles visiting. The full calendar of events for the season is available at glitteringlights.vegas.
● 11.7-11.30, 12.3-12.7 & 1.1-1.4 – Chick-fil-A – free chicken sandwich card ● 11.16, 12.20 – Island Fin Poke Co. – free Dole Soft Serve cards
● 11.19 – Shelton Battery – receive a cookie cutter with a sweet treat recipe ● 11.28, 12.5, 12.12, 12.21 – The Richard Harris Law Firm – receive free custom cookie cutter with a delicious holiday recipe
● 12.6, 12.13 – Loyalty Plumbing – receive a special holiday gift
● 12.9 – Terrible’s – free fountain drink
● 12.10 – Grimaldi’s Pizza – a $10 gift card
● 12.11 – Nevada Ballet Theatre – tickets to George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker® ● 12.12 – Oscar Mayer Wienermobile – an un-bun-lievable appearance from 5 to 8 p.m. and Nathan Adelson Hospice – free gift bag
● 12.13 – National Hot Cocoa Day courtesy of Chick-fil-A – two free cocoas, plus the Chick-fil-A cows will also be on-site for guests’ a-moos-ement
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● 12.15 – BlvdHome – a special holiday gift for ones Ho-Ho-Home
● 12.14 – Sun City Garage Doors – free gift
● 12.18 – Goodwill Southern Nevada – a free $10 gift card
● 12.19 – Wally Wombats Night – free gift
● 12.29 – 1.4 – Lazy Dog Restaurants – free kids meal card
● 12.30 – Terrible’s – free car wash
Glittering Lights is open daily, from 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. Santa Tram driven by Silver State Schools Credit Union and FastPass powered by Diamondback Land Surveying begins Friday, November 28. Tickets packages range from $25 to $129 and can be purchased at glitteringlights.vegas.
● Car or Truckload Any Day Ticket $39
● Season Pass $129 for two vehicles
● Fast Pass $64 per car or truckload
● Date Night $69 per car or truckload
● Santa Tram $25 per person
Discount vouchers are available at local Terrible’s, Great Clips, Port of Subs, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Grimaldi’s, Del Taco, Chick-fil-A, BlvdHome, Island Fin Poke Co and Silver State Schools Credit Union. Also available to subscribers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal/Las Vegas Sun.
