Every December, some of us realize the outdoor lights are still in a tangled box, or never got bought at all. If that's you, the fix is picking decor that ships from inside the US, not from overseas. Everything below ships free from a US warehouse; orders typically leave in 1–2 business days and most arrive in 3–7 business days.
Here are our favorite outdoor-friendly ideas from the Holiday Lights collection, zone by zone.
Zone 1: Light the path
A lit walkway is welcoming, and it's practical when guests arrive after dark.
Solar Candy Cane Stake Light – A waterproof candy cane stake with 8 lighting modes, including chasing, waves, slow fade, twinkle and steady on. Solar powered, so there's no cord to run across the lawn.
Solar Christmas Tree Pathway Lights – Waterproof tree-shaped stake lights that line a walkway or garden bed.
Solar Starburst Firework Lights, 120 LED – A burst of 120 LEDs with 8 modes. Place a few among shrubs for a sparkly, modern look.
Tip: Solar lights charge best with several hours of direct sun. In December's short days, place them in the sunniest spot you have.
Zone 2: Make the front door the star
Pre-Lit Battery Christmas Wreath, 24 in, with Remote – A cordless, battery-powered wreath with warm white LEDs, 8 lighting modes, a remote, and pre-attached ornaments. With no cord, it works on any door.
Pre-Lit Snow-Flocked Christmas Wreaths, 18 in, 2-Pack – Two smaller flocked wreaths with red berry clusters and warm white LEDs with 8 modes. Hang one on the door and one in a window, or flank a double door.
Lighted Birch Garland, 7.9 ft, 144 LED – Bendable white birch branches with 144 warm white LEDs, 8 modes, a 6-hour timer and a remote. This one plugs in (US plug, 9.84 ft cable), so use it where you have an outlet nearby, such as a covered porch or around an indoor doorway.
Zone 3: Wrap trees, railings and bushes
Battery Christmas String Lights with Timer, Multicolor – Multicolor LEDs with a waterproof battery box and a built-in auto timer. Wrap a porch rail, a small tree or a lamp post without hunting for an outlet.
Christmas Net Lights, 192 LED, 6.5x10 ft – Mesh lights make shrubs look evenly lit in minutes, with no spiraling one strand around and around. Battery-powered with 8 modes. Check the listing for placement guidance before using it outdoors.
Zone 4: Put something fun in the yard
Lighted 2D Reindeer Family, Set of 3 – A buck, doe and fawn in three sizes on sturdy iron frames, lit with 60 warm yellow LEDs across three strings. There are three modes: steady, quick flash and slow flash.
Lighted Tinsel Reindeer Family, 3-Piece Set – A shimmery tinsel take on the reindeer family, for a classic, sparkly look.
6.3 ft Inflatable Santa and Reindeer with LED Lights – A cheerful blow-up with built-in LEDs for the lawn or porch.
Zone 5: Cover the whole house front at once
Snowflake Projector Light, Dual-Head – If you don't want to climb a ladder, a projector is the shortcut. This waterproof stake light has two 180° adjustable heads and four moving snowflake patterns. The listing states a projection area of up to about 215 sq ft from roughly 33 ft away.
A no-ladder weekend plan
- Stake the candy canes and solar trees along the walkway.
- Hang the battery wreath on the front door.
- Toss net lights over two front shrubs.
- Set the reindeer family on the lawn.
- Aim the snowflake projector at the house front.
Most of this runs on solar or batteries, so the only outlet you might need is for the projector or an inflatable. Check each product page for power details.
When to order
"Ships fast" still needs a little lead time. Christmas 2026 is on a Friday. Most orders arrive in 3–7 business days after they ship, and carriers get busier in December, so we suggest ordering by the first week of December if you want everything up well before the holidays. Note that some items ship to the contiguous US only; the product page will say so.
Browse the full Holiday Lights collection, or find gifts in Under $45.