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Drive-Thru These Magical New Jersey Light Shows Beginning Next Week!

The season for Holiday Lights is here…and you can enjoy them from the safety of your own car or a train! You, your family, and your friends will love the magic of driving through these holiday displays all throughout the Garden State.

New Jersey Drive-Thru Light Shows:

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

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

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

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

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

Magic of Lights
Now – January 2, 2022
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 5PM – 10PM. Friday & Saturday 5PM – 11PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of New Jersey’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
November 23 – 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

Skylands Stadium’s Light Show and Christmas Village
November 24 – 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

Creamy Acre’s Night of Lights County Christmas Hayride
Select Dates from November 26 – 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

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