It’s Time! Here is Your New Jersey Holiday Light Guide!

November 23, 2018 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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NJIB’s Christmas Lights in New Jersey List:

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Select Dates November 23 – December 31, 2018
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: $12 Adults, $10 Kids

Ride the Ferry to Winter Wonderfest
Select Dates November 17 – December 31, 2018
Ride the Ferry to the Lewes Terminal for Winter Wonderfest! The Christmas Village returns to the Lewes Terminal this holiday season bigger and brighter! Packed with indoor & outdoor fun for the whole family, the Christmas Village includes an Ice Rink, Santa’s Workshop, games, pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, nightly entertainment and new this year, the Lodge, a heated tent serving bites & beverages. The Ferry offers shuttles to the Spectacular Light Show in Cape Henlopen State Park!
Departs from Cape May Ferry Terminal – 1200 Lincoln Blvd, Cape May NJ
Cost: Many packages available

Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration
November 23 through December 30, 2018
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

All Aboard DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Select Dates November 23 – December 31st, 2018, 5PM – 9PM
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
November 17 – 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

Christmas Light Show Hayrides
Select Dates from November 23rd – December 23rd, 2018
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: $5.95 per person or get a Discovery/Light show Hayride Combo ticket for $9.95 per person

Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show
November 22 – January 6, 2018
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

Creamy Acres Farm Night of Lights
Select Dates From November 22 – December 22, 2018, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
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

Sea of Lights at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
December 14, 15, 21, 22, 26, 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: $7

Holiday in the Park
Select Dates November 17, 2018 – January 1, 2019
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

Movern Garden’s Festival of Trees
November 21, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Festival of Trees is an annual highlight of the holiday season showcasing a juried collection of trees and mantles displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, upstairs and down. This year’s theme invites visitors to enjoy the newly reimagined first and second floor galleries, featuring trees inspired by 18th through 20th century decor. Area designers, artists, garden clubs, businesses, and non-profit organizations will adorn all of the Museum’s galleries, including the second floor, with exquisite and whimsical holiday decorations.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $10

Christmas Ice Caverns
Select Dates Until the End of December 2018
The “Christmas Ice Caverns” are an Animated children’s display that children walk through and see dozens of storybook displays in a Christmas Themed setting. You can see Disney characters sleigh riding in the snow, Santa’s candy factory, Santa’s reindeer feeding barn, toy story figures, a life-size Nativity, and much, much, more.
437 US Highway No 46 West, Fairfield, NJ
Cost: $3.99

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
November 23 – December 31, 2018
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.

Festival of Trees
Select Dates November 23 – December 9
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

Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show
November 16–December 30, 2018
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

Houses that Love to Get in on the Fun:

The Craft Farm Christmas Light Show
November 23, 2018 – January 8, 2019
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
December 7, 6PM
Annual light show with Santa and hot chocolate! Arrive early to get a good seat!
184 Yellowbank Rd, Toms River, NJ

Lights and Carols for a ‘Claus
December 16, 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.

Additional Houses to Check Out:

North Jersey
Lights of Evergreen (Demarest)
Mission Holiday Lights (Hackettstown)
Martorana Christmas House (Wayne)

Central Jersey & Jersey Shore
Weber Family Lights (East Brunswick)
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)
Szotak Christmas Spectacular (Middletown)
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)
Russso’s Christmas Light Display (17 George Street. South Plainfield)
Gress House Lights (Union Beach)