It’s Time! Here is Your 2019 New Jersey Holiday Light Guide!
Here is my official Holiday and Christmas Lights in New Jersey Guide. My goal this season – to see as many Christmas light displays as possible! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @NewJerseyIsntBoring to see even more awesome light shows! If you find any and post them, use the #njisntboring so I can see them. This list will be updated regularly!
PS. If you have a place to recommend, please email me at info@newjerseyisntboring.com
NJIB’s Christmas Lights in New Jersey List:
One Day Only & Limited Time Events
Festival of Trees
Now – December 8
Celebrate the holiday season at our annual Festival of Trees, featuring a beautiful display of decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces donated from members of the community. The Festival opens the day after Thanksgiving and runs through Sunday December 9th, corresponding with Dickens Days in town.
Red Mill, 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ
Cost: $10
Wall Twp Christmas Light Show
December 7 & 14, 6:30PM and 8:30PM, December 15, 5:45PM and 7:30PM
The Christmas Light Show returns for the 2019 Christmas season for its 12th year. The Christmas Light Show’s tradition of charity will also continue; Raising4 will be collecting donations in appreciation of the show to support RallyCap Sports (Formally Challenged Youth Sports), www.rallycapsports.org. The show is free, however we suggest donations of $25 for a family of 4 and $10 for an individual adult. In past years fans have donated tens of thousands of dollars to RallyCap Sports each year.
“The New McCanns” at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Wall Township, NJ
Cost: Free, donations strongly recommended!
Lights and Carols for a ‘Claus
December 15, 7PM – 8PM
The Iantosca Family invites the community to enjoy their incredible lights display to kick off the holiday season. This event is fun for the whole family and is for a great cLause! In addition to the lights and decorations on the front lawn, Joe and Joanne Iantosca will be joined by Howell HS Rebel Yell and the Rebellettes and most importantly Mr. & Mrs. Claus all the way from the North Pole!
43 Heather Drive, Manalapan, NJ
Cost: Free, but there will be opportunities to support Pediatric Services at CentraState Healthcare System.
Christmas Light Show Hayrides
Select Dates Now – December 23
Thousands of twinkle lights to create a Holiday Wonderland in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal farm. To complete your holiday experience they will also have a campfire going to roast marshmallows and make s’ mores. Plus, lights on the lake!
Johnson’s Farm; 133 Church Rd. Medford, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Event
Sea of Lights at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
December 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 6PM – 9PM
Join Jenk’s for an indoor light spectacular and tons of other familiy fun. $7 Aquarium Admission, Make & Take Crafts, Visits with Singing Princesses, Scuba Santa, Games and MORE.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk; 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $9
Holiday Musical Light Show at the Tropicana
Now – December 27 (Hourly starting at noon)
See a 35-foot decorated tree with lights synchronized to holiday music.
Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Creamy Acres Farm Night of Lights
Select Dates From Now – December 28
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Creamy Acres Farm! The dairy farm is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with huge sparkling light displays, a musical dancing tree light show and lights galore. Bring the family for an old fashioned hayride set to the tune of your favorite Christmas songs, stroll through our Barnyard Walk aglow with lights, make s’mores by the fire, and get your photo taken with Santa! The Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride is a fun family event that is sure to please kids of all ages.
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $15, $10 Kids, Senior $12
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Select Dates now – December 29
Join Demarest Farms during the most magical time of year and experience the joy and wonder of the Orchard of Lights. Take a haywagon ride through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in our retail farm market. • Take pictures with Santa • Make your own S’mores • Listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer.
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $15, $12 kids
The Winter Wonderlights Spectacular
Select Dates now – December 29
A spectacular light snow takes over the Middlesex County Fairgrounds raising money for Home for Troops.
655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $7, $5 kids, free for first responders and vets
Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration
Now through December 30
Experience the magic of the holiday season deep beneath the surface during Christmas Underwater from Friday, November 23 thru Sunday, December 30. See the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, Snow Shower Dance Parties and more. Children can share their wishes with Scuba Santa by dropping their personalized letters in a special mailbox in Ocean Realm.
Adventure Aquarium; 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: Admission of Adventure Aquarium
Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show
Now – December 30
Experience a spectacular Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium! Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music. They will have more than 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure. New this year is an outdoor Christmas Village which is FREE to visit. The village will have Santa, walk thru lights, a skating ring, food, and more!
Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 per carload
All Aboard DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Select Dates Now – December 30
Delight in the newest holiday tradition in South Jersey! Perfect for Kids age 1-92! Your admission includes a Train ride through millions of Christmas lights, Meet and Greet with Santa and his elves in his Workshop with Free photo op, Present from Santa, Holiday Movie tent and picture opportunity with everyone’s favorite Snowman, Cookie treat to enjoy, Walkthrough Holiday Village and visit the Snack and Toy Cottage by Toy Market, One Free round on indoor, 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-golf with every ticket purchased, and One Free Game of Bowling and One shoe rental with every ticket purchased (depending on lane availability or for a return visit).
DiDonato Family Fun Center; 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, New Jersey
Cost: $14.95 per person
Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Now – December 30
Storybook Land hosts this fabulous holiday celebration, with Santa himself illuminating the lights. This magnificent display features over one millions lights! Children can visit Mr. & Mrs. Claus until December 23rd, when it’s time for them to return to the North Pole. All rides, attractions and snack bars are also open during this time.
6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: $24.50 in advance, $27.50 per person, free for children under 2
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Select Dates Now – December 31
Take a trip down to the Historic District of Cape May to see some of the most beautifully decorated houses and inns in New Jersey! Take a trolley ride through the Historic District to see the Victorian-style houses and inns decorated for the holidays. Tours begin at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, at the Carriage Horse or at Hill House Office. Check their website for dates and times. Call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 to purchase advanced tickets.
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ
Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Kids
Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
Now– December 31
About 50 animal and holiday-themed figures will light up the winter night in Turtle Back Zoo and the surrounding Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. Over 100,000 lights will illuminate figures of bears, tigers and elephants, along with holiday lights designed to look like wooden soldiers, stars and winter scenes. Several animal exhibits will be open, including the Sea Lion Sound, Essex Farm, Tam-ring Gibbons Reserve, Tropical Currents Aquarium and the Reptile Building. Myrtle the Turtle, the mascot of Turtle Back Zoo, and several of his winter friends will be on hand to greet visitors at the Zoo. “Selfies” with Santa Claus and a mailbox where children can send letters to Santa Clause at the North Pole will be available each night until December 23rd.
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange NJ
Cost: Admission is free. Donations of canned goods, pet food and unwrapped toys are suggested.
Holiday in the Park
Select Dates Now – January 1, 2020
Holiday In the Park will run November weekends and select days through January 1, 2018. Millions of glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, Santa’s village, animals and many popular rides will magically transform the summer thrill destination into a winter wonderland, and will be included with all season passes and active memberships. Stunning light shows, illuminated, towering trees, the iconic smell of fresh pine and crisp peppermint filling the air and festive street vendors offering sweet and savory treats will provide a multi-sensory journey of winter delights. Kids can join Santa in his workshop for a fun photo opportunity. A new entertainment program will feature a tree lighting spectacular, grand stage production, live carolers and a nightly awe-inspiring finale. Regardless of the weather forecast, a touch of magic will ensure that snowflakes fall gently every evening.
1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: Cost of Park Admission
Magic of Lights
Now – January 4, 2020
Magic of Lights is a mile-long drive-through exhibit located at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Pay by the car in advance (for discounts) or at the gate, or snag a Dash Pass to jump the line. New for 2019 is the Toyota Jolly Holiday Village, where you can leave the cars to watch enormous Christmas trees synchronized to music or visit the free petting zoo (select weeknights). For additional fees, you can go ice skating, take photos with Santa (available before Christmas Eve; after that, the Grinch takes over!), roast marshmallows, decorate cookies, enjoy hot chocolate, and more.
PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway, Exit 116, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $20 per car
Winter Walk in Taylor Park
Now – January 2020
The, follow the lights through a path of handmade snowflakes, courtesy of local Boy Scout Troop 15. The trees along the path are wrapped in lights, the enormous polar bear is the perfect setting for family photos, and the bridge is adorned with hundreds of lights that reflect into the stream that runs along the Main Street section of the park. Continue your stroll along the Main Street entrance, over the bridge near the Bauer Center and then head for hot chocolate or dinner at your choice of numerous restaurants.
Taylor Park, 100 Main Street, Millburn, NJ
Cost: Free
Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show
Now – January 6, 2020
Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the Holiday spirit.
615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Vernon Lights Festival
Now – February 2, 2020 (select days)
This walk-through wonderland features massive lighting displays, a dinosaur kingdom, giant pandas, the million-light maze, and New Jersey’s largest lantern Christmas tree.
Vernon Lights Festival, 1733 County Rd 565, Vernon, NJ
Cost: $19.99 Adults $14.99 Children
Houses that Love to Get in on the Fun:
The Craft Farm Christmas Light Show
Now – January 2020
The Craft Farm Christmas Light Show was created to spread the joy and happiness of Christmas through colorful musical displays. The show runs every year between Black Friday and January 8th and features four Christmas season related songs totaling about 16 minutes in length. The show is completely and totally free, and anyone/everyone is invited to come and see it. The music is played over the radio on channel 88.5FM so guests don’t even have to leave the comfort of their vehicles. The show does not run in the rain, but it does run in the snow.
19 Craft Farm Dr, Bridgewater, NJ
The Sixth Annual Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular
Now until January 2020
The Ferrone Family invites you and your family, friends and/or those who need some holiday spirit to get out of the car and join the community in this once a year light show spectacular! This year will be bigger and better then ever.
184 Yellowbank Rd, Toms River, NJ
Additional Houses to Check Out:
North Jersey
Lights of Evergreen (Demarest)
Mission Holiday Lights (Hackettstown)
Camuso Family Christmas Display of Livingston (Livingston)
Martorana Christmas House (Wayne)
Central Jersey & Jersey Shore
Bayville Christmas Light Show – 30 Tioga Ave., Bayville
Koenig’s Family Holiday Light Spectacular – 11 N. Island Rd., Bayville
Weber Family Lights (East Brunswick)
Edison Light Show – 225 Plainfield Road, Edison
Martel’s Winter Wonderland (Hamilton)
Johnny’s Hazlet Holiday Light Extravaganza (Hazlet)
VanMeter’s House Of Lights (Hopewell)
Cook’s Christmas Lights (Jackson)
Bilancione Light Show (Jackson)
Dano Lights (Monroe)
MacCary Christmas Light Display (Ocean)
Crazy Christmas Lights in Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
Sisti Family Christmas Lights (Spring Lake)
Sims Holiday Lights (Spring Lake Heights)
Christmas at the Nietzer’s (South Plainfield)
Gress House Lights (Union Beach)
South Jersey
Burlington Lights (Burlington)
Haggerty’s Christmas Lights (Pitman)
Crouch’s Light Display (Salem)
