We track 2 displays in Sierra Vista. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Sierra Vista that means about 5:18 PM in early December and 5:20 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:46 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Sierra Vista typically drop to around 34°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:18 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:20 PM | 5:46 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:24 PM | 5:51 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Sierra Vista cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 0 public car parks and 7 public toilets. Only 21 cafés or takeaways nearby, so bring a flask if you want one.
Freeattractiontree lightingholiday market
Sierra Vista's Winter Magic celebration combines a community tree lighting with a holiday market. The seasonal hub for southeastern Arizona's holiday festivities.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Freeresidential
A verified residential display in Sierra Vista for the 2025 season. A local stop for southeastern Arizona families.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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