Eau Claire is set to be merry and bright this holiday season with a variety of light shows for the whole family. Experience the magic of the season at three places to see holiday lights in Eau Claire: the Chippewa Valley Parade of Lights, Lights in the Valley, and Irvine Park's Christmas Village. Load up the car, grab some holiday hot cocoa, and light up the season at these festive destinations this winter!
Chippewa Valley Parade of Lights
Eau Claire locals take holiday lights to a whole new level when decorating their homes and businesses for the Chippewa Valley Parade of Lights. During the holiday season, participants register to decorate their yards and houses with festive lights and decorations, and their addresses are featured on a map for everyone to explore! Residential entries will compete for five category titles: "Best Use of Lights," "Most Entertaining Display," "Most Creative Display," "Judge's Choice," and "People's Choice."
2025 details are coming soon – Stay tuned!
Lights in the Valley
Don't miss Eau Claire's newest holiday lights event—Lights in the Valley! This light show will run from November 27, 2025, to January 2, 2026, at the Eau Claire County Expo Grounds, with multiple time slots available each evening. This new tradition combines two of Eau Claire's favorite light shows, EC Lights and Christmas in the Valley, for a festive, seasonal experience for all.
The tour spans 1 mile and features 180,000 lights, a 250-foot light tunnel, and music synced to the show via Tune2 or FM radio. One ticket covers entrance for one vehicle (up to eight passengers) and must be reserved for a time slot between 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Get your tickets here, and experience the first-ever Lights in the Valley show this holiday season!
Irvine Park Christmas Village
Returning for another magical holiday season, the Irvine Park Christmas Village in Chippewa Falls will officially light up on Thanksgiving night (November 27, 2025) and run through January 1, 2026. This classic winter experience features over 100,000 lights and stunning Victorian-style decorations that will transport you to another era.