We track 6 displays in Henderson. Every one of them is free to visit.
When to go
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Henderson that means about 4:26 PM in early December and 4:27 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:56 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Henderson typically drop to around 39°F.
Date
Sunset
Fully dark
Dec 1
4:26 PM
4:54 PM
Dec 15
4:27 PM
4:56 PM
Dec 25
4:32 PM
5:00 PM
The Henderson lights loop — 6 stops
We ordered every display in Henderson into the shortest sensible driving loop: roughly 18.8 miles and 69 minutes of driving, before you count time spent parked and looking. Start wherever is closest to you and follow it round.
Driving estimate assumes a 25 mph average on residential streets plus four minutes stopped per display. Straight-line distances with a road-network allowance — treat it as a planning figure, not a satnav route.
Freeneighborhoodmultiple decorated homesneighbors hand out hot cocoa
A cluster of decorated homes around Asbury and Sandy Ridge Avenue where neighbors coordinate their displays and sometimes pass out hot cocoa to visitors. Starting at 2498 Rye Beach Lane gives a natural route through the best blocks.
A dependable Henderson stop combining string lights with inflatables, running on a posted schedule of 4:45pm to 10pm every day. The consistent hours make it easy to plan around.
Freeresidentialthousands of lightsinflatablesCharlie Brown projection
Thousands of lights and a crowd of inflatables surround this home's signature touch: a Charlie Brown holiday projection. It's a nostalgic pick for Peanuts fans on a Henderson lights route.
Freeneighborhood15+ decorated homesvisible from the highway
Around 15 or more homes light up in this older Henderson neighborhood near Pacific and Mulberry, with displays bright enough to be spotted from the adjacent highway. Starting at 210 W Highland Drive covers the core blocks.
Freeresidential80+ lit trees60,000 lightshot cocoa and treatsphoto opportunities
This Henderson favorite packs roughly 60,000 lights and more than 80 illuminated trees onto one property, with photo spots set up for visitors. The homeowners often hand out hot cocoa and treats during the season.
More than 120 inflatables fill this Henderson yard in the Asbury/Sandy Ridge area, likely the largest inflatable collection in the valley. Pair it with the surrounding neighborhood cluster for a full evening.