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Updated! Here is Your 2021 New Jersey Holiday Light Guide!

December 17, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

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!

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Drive-Thru/Hayride Events:

Winter WonderLights
Now – January 2, 2022, 5:30PM – 10PM
Over 1.5 million lights are animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes. Guests are welcome to bundle up in their car, bring their snacks/beverages, and tune their radio to enjoy the show to give you an incredible experience.
655 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $28 per car, $100 season pass

Dasher’s Lightshow Newark
Now – December 31
Ayana and Siree Morris, owners of Moonlight Cinema, are partnering with Dasher’s Lightshow, one of the fastest growing holiday light companies in the country, to bring an immersive “Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show” to Newark. Families can connect their vehicle’s radio to 97.5 FM to listen to their favorite holiday tunes and watch the hundreds of thousands of lights dance and blink in sync with the music. The light show is open seven days a week, starting at 5 p.m. with the latest entry at 10:30 p.m.
20 Orange St, Newark, NJ
Cost: $30 – $35

Diggerland Drive-Thru Light Show
Now- January 2, 2022, 5:30PM – 9:30PM
2021 marks the second holiday light show at Diggerland, and you won’t want to miss this! Experience a light show like no other. Drive a course through America’s only construction theme & water park to witness lights, holiday displays, tunnels, and our very own radio station to fill your car with holiday spirit!
Diggerland USA, Berlin, NJ
Cost: $29.95 per card

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Now – January 9
Join Demarest Farms during the most magical time of year and experience the joy and wonder of the Orchard of Lights. Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in their retail farm market. Take pictures with Santa, make your own s’mores, listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer, and more.
Schedule: November 23, 26-30, all of December until January 9, 2022 from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $35 per car

Holiday in the Park Six Flags Great Adventure
Now – January 9
Get ready to experience your favorite amusement park in a festive way that puts you in the holiday spirit. Hope on the Ferris wheel, ride a coaster or take a spin on the carousel, all while being surrounded by glittering lights. There will be shows, rides, food, and of course, beautiful holiday displays along with the arrival of Santa.
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
Cost: $24.99 and up

Skylands Stadium’s Light Show and Christmas Village
Now – January 9
Visit Your Favorite Stadium for the Holidays and Experience Our Outdoor Christmas Village Full of Cool Attractions Including Drive-Thru Lightfest, Outdoor Skating Rink, Photos With Santa, S’mores Station, Local Artisan Shops, Carnival Rides, and Seasonal Food & Drink
Skylands Stadium, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $29 per car

DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Now Through December 23
Take a ride on this dazzling train through millions of Christmas lights. The fun includes meeting Santa, a gift from Santa, a holiday movie, cookies, and a walk through the Holiday Village.
DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton NJ
Cost: $17.95 per person

Creamy Acre’s Night of Lights County Christmas Hayride
Select Dates Now – December 23
Holiday traditions await you at Creamy Acres as they transform the dairy farm into a Christmas Wonderland filled with huge sparkling light displays, a Musical Dancing Tree light show, and lights galore. The family will enjoy the magic of all the Christmas lights while warm in your vehicle. Tune to our private radio station to listen to all your favorite Christmas songs. Newly expanded mid-way area with concessions and fire pits, “Who” Village walk thru and more than 5 acres of musical dancing lights.>Dates: Fri & Sat, Nov 26 & 27 Fri & Sat, Dec 3 & 4 Thurs, Fri & Sat, Dec 9 10 & 11 Thurs, Fri & Sat, Dec 16 17 & 18 Mon – Fri, Dec 20 – 24
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $30

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience
Now – January 9 (Mon – Thurs)
Six Flags Great Adventure will let guests drive through its annual seasonal spectacular Holiday in the Park letting guests enjoy the million-plus shimmering lights and other festive décor. The Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will feature 12 areas across the 140-acre park that include live entertainment, music, and plenty of lights, as well as a drive-by encounter with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $17.99, kids under 2 are free

South Jersey Holiday Light Show
Now – December 30
The South Jersey Holiday Light Show is the premiere drive-through light show in Southern New Jersey. They proudly feature dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family. The show is approximately 20-25 minutes long.
Bridgeport Freeway, 83 Flood Gate Rd, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: $23

Light Show on the Lake
Now – December 23
Gather ’round the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to roast marshmallows and watch the lake light up in this breathtaking display. Be sure to hop on the Christmas “Light Show” Hayride to see more of the farm lit up for the holidays.
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ
Cost: $6.95 and up

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: $20Adults, $15 Kids

Walk-thru/in-person events:

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
December 10 – 31 (closed Dec 24 & 25), 5PM – 9PM
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 22nd.
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ

Sea of Lights
December 10, 11, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 4PM – 8PM
The Holiday Lights Spectacular returns this December 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 26th, 27th & 28th from 4-8pm each night (entertainment 5-8pm) at Jenkinson’s Aquarium. The winter wonderland includes treats, crafts, pictures with Santa*, games, Diving Santa*and Holiday Entertainment!
*Photos with Santa: December 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th (5-8pm)
*Diving Santa: December 26th, 27th & 28th (6:15-7:15pm and 7:45-8:45pm)
Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, NJ
Cost: Varies per event

Lights and Carols for a Claus
December 11, 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Join the Iantosca Family for a festive evening for the whole family! They’ll be joined by special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus, The Rock N Roll Chorus, and Howell High School vocal groups Rebel Remix, Rebelation, and Reverb!43 Heather Dr, Manalapan Twp, NJ
Cost: Free to attend, but donations to the Colorectal Cancer Program/Paulette’s C of Blue at CentraState Healthcare System are appreciated.

The Christmas Light Show 2021
December 11 & 12
The Christmas Light Show is back for the 2021 Christmas season with an all-new show and a new location. They will celebrate Christmas on December 11th and 12th 2021 at Spring Meadow Golf Course, shows will be each night at 5:00 and 7:00 PM! Shows are free but they encourage donations to support RallyCap Sports
4181 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, NJ

Let It Glow a Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Now – January 30, 2022 (Thurs – Sun)
The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo are pleased to announce that a brand new winter event is happening! Let it Glow – A Holiday Lantern Spectacular. This Extraordinary event is located inside the Bergen County Zoo. Let it Glow is a symphony of vivid glowing colors to tease your eyes and dazzle the mind. Come and enjoy an enchanting stroll throughout the zoo. These larger-than-life lanterns are amazing in picture but stunning in person! With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breath-taking than the last!
Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $15, $7.50 child

Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Now-December 30, dates and times vary
South Jersey’s Christmas Tradition! As seen on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight!” Watch as Santa Claus appears in his chimney, waves his magic wand and lights Storybook Land with over 1 MILLION lights!
Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: $26.95 per person if bought in advance, $29.95 per person at the door.

Christmas Light Spectacular at Allaire Community Farm
Now – December 30
A Tractor drawn Hay Ride thru a beautiful Christmas light display, providing a holiday outing for all families to enjoy during this challenging year. See spectacular lights and dazzling displays while listening to Christmas music. Fun for people of all ages and affordable for everyone. Grab your keys, pack up the kids, and get out of the house for an event with Christmas spirit in Wall Township.
1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: Prices start at $15

Holiday Musical Light Show at the Tropicana
Now – December 27 (Hourly starting at noon)
The free Holiday Musical Light Show features festive lights synchronized to the sights and sounds of the season. Daily shows through New Years’ Day, presented every hour on the hour starting at noon. The Quarter and Palm Walk are beautifully decked out for the holidays, including the Poinsettia Tree and a Jolly Snowman display.
Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

The Village at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm
Now – January 9, 2022
This holiday village is a new walkthrough Christmas experience at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm. You begin your journey with a hayride through their field of trees, transporting you to interactive displays and plenty of photo ops. You will also find an array of interactive exhibits such as a post office, where you can write and send your
letters to Santa, and their massive interactive wall of lights.
114 Daum Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ
Cost: $20 adults, $10 Kids

Smithville Village’s Holiday Light Show
Now – January 3, 2022 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake.
615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ

Renault Winery Resort and Golf Vinter Wonderland
Now – February 27, 2022
The Renault Winery grounds have been transformed into a festive winter wonderland! Come experience the Outdoor Renault Rink, designed for skaters of all ages and skill levels! Then, take a stroll through their Champagne Patio Garden and enjoy their spectacular holiday lighting displays. Sip on a Renault seasonal wine or warm up with a hot signature cocktail! Grab a quick, casual bite outside or make a dining reservation inside their newly renovated Tasting Room.
Renault Winery, 72 Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Free to enter. Activity costs vary

Winter Walk in Taylor Park
Now – February 1, 2022
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

Houses that Love to Get in on the Fun:

Fanwood’s Famous Christmas House
Now-January 8
See over 30,000 lights at Fanwood’s Famous Christmas House, which has twinkling displays and a light show every evening. Donations will be accepted for the NJ Institute for Disabilities.
82 Paterson Road, Fanwood, NJ

The Annual Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular
Now until December 27
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. Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular opens Thanksgiving night and will run through December 27th. Every Tuesday night Disney songs will take over our show to bring some of the magic of Disney world/land in Toms River! The show starts a 5pm
184 Yellowbank Rd, Toms River, NJ

Fleetwood Lights – A Christmas Lights House Display
Now until December 31
Fleetwood Lights, a Christmas lights house display, features almost 19,000 light pixels that are synchronized to music, creating a holiday display that you will not forget. This residence has grown each and every year since it’s inception back in 2015. This year Fleetwood Lights has produced it’s biggest display to date with 40 displays. Come watch the show for free in the comfort of you own car while you listen to FM 92.1 and watch the lights synchronized to music.
32 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway, NJ

Lights on Olmsted Lane
Now – January 8, 2022
This is a free holiday light show that is raising money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Food Bank of South Jersey. Shows start 5PM daily and end at 9:30PM Sun-Thurs and at 10:30PM on Friday and Saturday.
5 Olmsted Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ

Valdes Family Christmas Lights
The is a stunning and festive light show synchronized to music. The display features a 22 foot tall mega tree made up of 1,200 lights, over 30 blow molds, motorized props, a snow machine, thousands of lights, and more! Tune in to 107.7 FM to enjoy the display from the warmth of your car. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Show runs daily 5:30 PM-11:00 PM
7 Saint Johns Drive Freehold, NJ

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