We track 2 displays in Rowlett. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Rowlett that means about 5:20 PM in early December and 5:21 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:49 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Rowlett typically drop to around 32°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:20 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:21 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:26 PM | 5:53 PM |
Freeneighborhoodmusicsynchronizeddrive-by
Twenty-nine homes here mount displays ranging from modest to elaborate, several synchronized to music you can tune in from your car; the group posts a neighborhood map on its Facebook page.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Freeresidentialdrive-bylight beams
An over-the-top Rowlett home display notable for its sweeping light beams.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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