Holiday Lights Red Deer and Region: Discover the Best Displays and Tours to Brighten Your Festive Season

Holiday lights Red Deer shine bright with festive tours, dazzling displays at City Hall Park, festive events, and the magical CPKC Holiday Train experience.

Discover the holiday cheer with our detailed guide to enjoying the beautiful Christmas lights throughout our region. From the City Hall Park lights to the infamous CPKC Holiday Train, there’s a lot to see in Red Deer and Central Alberta this holiday season.

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2025 Red Deer Christmas Lights Tour

Discover this year’s enchanting Christmas Light Tour! AJ Elliot and his father Jim have meticulously curated the finest routes for experiencing the most captivating outdoor Christmas displays in Red Deer. After spending countless hours scouring the city for the most spectacular lights, they’ve crafted full and shortened routes for a memorable festive experience.

For the 2025 routes, click below:

Download the 2025 Red Deer Christmas Lights Tour Highlights, Shortened Route, and Full Route PDFs below.

Colorful holiday lights illuminate downtown Red Deer, Alberta, with a family enjoying a winter stroll among decorated trees and festive decorations during the Christmas season.

City Hall Park

Take a leisurely walk through City Hall Park and bask in the beauty of a festive array of lights and Christmas decorations. The lights twinkle every night throughout the holiday season, from sunset to sunrise.
When: Begins November 21- through the holiday season
Where: 4914 48 Ave, Red Deer, AB
Cost: FREE

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Capstone Christmas Lights

Take a stroll through Capstone to see the Christmas lights. The neighbourhood will be beautifully lit throughout the season with festive displays, decorative planters, and more.
When: Every night through the holiday season
Where: Canada 150 Square
Cost: FREE

Colorful festive holiday display with illuminated presents, Christmas trees, and a decorative arch in Red Deer, Alberta during winter evening.

CPKC Holiday Train

Get ready for some holiday cheer as the CPKC Holiday Train makes several stops in Central Alberta this year, bringing an unforgettable experience to communities! The brightly lit train will roll into town with festive performances, spreading joy and creating magical memories for everyone.

Here’s where you can catch the train and experience its holiday magic:

Dec 8 –  Lacombe, Len Thompson Fish Pond, Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse – 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dec 8 –  Blackfalds, Broadway Avenue & East Avenue, Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse – 8:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Dec 9 –  Innisfail, 50 Street Railway Crossing, Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse – 12:55 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.

Vibrant outdoor holiday concert on a train platform in Red Deer Alberta, featuring a live band dressed warmly, with an audience of diverse people bundled up in winter clothing enjoying the festive performance.

Photo from Central Alberta Online

For even more ways to celebrate the season, check out our Holiday Activities Blog! From festive events and workshops to winter fun for the whole family, it’s your go-to guide for holiday cheer in Central Alberta.

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