NJIB’s Guide to 20 +New Jersey Holiday Light Shows
Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as we guide you through the best New Jersey Christmas light shows. From dazzling neighborhood setups to enchanting attractions, the Garden State transforms into a twinkling wonderland during this festive time. Whether you’re on the lookout for grand light shows or themed displays that capture the spirit of Christmas, New Jersey has something special for everyone.
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New Jersey Christmas Light Shows and Events:
North Jersey: The following events are for Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren Counties
Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Thursday – Sundays thru January 12th, 2025
Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the 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 the picture but stunning in person. With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breathtaking than the last.
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Tickets available on Eventbrite
Skylands Stadium’s Light Show and Christmas Village
Select Dates November 22 – December 30
Visitors are invited to their favorite stadium for the holidays to explore an outdoor Christmas Village featuring various attractions. Highlights include a Drive-Thru Lightfest, an outdoor skating rink, opportunities for photos with Santa, a S’mores station, local artisan shops, carnival rides, and a selection of seasonal food and drinks.
Skylands Stadium, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $29 per car
Central/Jersey Shore: The following events are for Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Somerset Counties
The Village at Anne Ellen
Select Dates through December 30
Embark on an enchanting adventure through a quaint winter wonderland, beginning with a nostalgic hayride through our Christmas tree fields. As you step off the wagon, you’ll be transported into a mesmerizing Christmas tale brought to life with twinkling lights and captivating displays. Wander along wooded pathways, soaking in the festive atmosphere and timeless holiday magic at every turn.
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, Manalapan NJ
Cost: $22, Kids 2-12 are $12
Lumino City’s “Wonder Journey” Festival
Begins November 15. Select dates through January 5, 2025
Lumino City uses light and imagination to turn creative ideas inspired by the world into stunning displays of light and color. The “Wonder Journey” festival will completely transform the Freehold Mall parking lot into a fantasy filled journey inspired by Alice in Wonderland. There will be larger-than-life scenes straight from the story — including the Wonderland Tea Party, the iconic butterfly seat and more.
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $21.49+
Morven’s “Festival of Trees”
November 20 – January 5, 2025, 10 am – 4 pm
Morven’s annual winter exhibition has become a must-see Princeton holiday tradition. Visitors enjoy the museum’s elegant galleries, mantels, and porches artfully decorated for the holidays by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations.
55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $0-$12
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Begins November 22. Every day until January 4, 2025
The 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, Exit 116, Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $20+
Holiday in the Park Six Flags Great Adventure
Select Dates November 23 – January 1, 2025
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: $39
Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
Begins November 29. Every Day until January 5, 2025
Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show, returns for the 2024 season with an even more spectacular experience, starting November 29 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. This year’s show promises expanded holiday magic, complete with new features and returning favorites. Guests can enjoy the festivities from the warmth of their own vehicles, tuning in to a synchronized radio station to experience festive music alongside stunning light displays as they drive through the animated winter wonderland. Notable additions for 2024 include a larger park area, two new light tunnels—bringing the total to six immersive tunnels—and bigger, brighter displays.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost:$30 per car from Sunday through Thursday, and $35 on Fridays and Saturdays. $40 for tickets from December 20 – 28. An Unlimited Season Pass is $75.
Holiday Lights Hayride
November 29 – December 22 (Fridays – Sundays)
Looking for family Christmas activities and holiday fun? Bring your family and friends for a festive holiday lights tractor-drawn hayride. Norz Hill Farm offers Hayride experiences complete with holiday lights, outdoor interactive displays, a spin by the animals, and perhaps a stop by Santa’s cornfield office! If you looking for family Christmas activities, Norz Hill Farm’s provides the best family fun and holiday lights in New Jersey.
Norz Hill Farm, 120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ
Cost: $15
Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm & Walk through Light Show
November 29 – December 29 (Select Dates)
Upon arrival, families can head to Allaire Community Farm’s historic 100-year-old Barn, transformed into a festive Farmers Market. Amidst a charming Christmas village display, they can obtain admission, feed bags, Polar Express tickets, Yuletide wagon ride tickets, and enjoy warm hot chocolate. Exiting the market, the journey into the Farm unfolds like a magical Lifesize Christmas village, offering a preview of the upcoming adventure. With indoor and outdoor petting zoos, Santa photo ops, holiday movies, a Model Train House, and a picturesque holiday ambiance, visitors are immersed in festive spirit. Opting for a Yuletide Wagon ride or Polar Express tickets adds magic, guiding families through tunnels of lights, the Mighty Christmas Village, and outdoor paddocks with various animals. The event proceeds directly support the nonprofit organization’s mission, benefiting rescued animals and programs for special needs individuals, teens with mental health issues, and Veterans with PTSD throughout the winter season.
1923 Baileys Corner Rd, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $6 Children 18 & under, $10 Adults, Children under 1 are free
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland Tickets
November 30 – December 30
This magical holiday event features all of the festive classics with a floral twist.There’s unique and interactive light displays at every turn, a Santa Claus experience, food trucks, bakery, gift shop, makers market, and more! Start your new holiday tradition at Holland Ridge Farms. The entire farm will be lit from top to bottom with sparkling holiday lights. The flower fields will transform into a breathtaking, glowing sea of rainbow tulips, in all shapes and sizes. Discover unique, handmade goods and holiday treasures at our makers market, hosted by Asbury Fresh! From artisan crafts to one-of-a-kind gifts, this festive shopping experience is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: $15 – $17
Sea of Lights Holiday Lights
December 7, 14, 21, 22 & 28, 4 pm – 8 pm
Celebrate the season at the annual Sea of Lights Holiday and Lights Spectacular, taking place on December 9th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, and 28th from 4-8 pm each night. Delight in various entertainment from 5-8 pm, featuring Santa’s photo sessions on December 9th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd, followed by his festive dive into the Aquarium tanks on December 27th & 28th at 5 pm & 6:30 pm. Exciting new holiday entertainment includes Princess Sweets & Treats with the Winter Princess & Queen, Elf Storytime, Snow-ville Shows, Eyes of the Wild Animal Shows, and character meet-and-greets with the happy reindeer and dancing snowman from a beloved “chilly” movie. This festive extravaganza unfolds inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion and Jenkinson’s Aquarium
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
South Jersey: The following events are for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties
Diggerland Drive-Thru Light Show
Begins November 15 – January 12, 2025
Embark on an extraordinary experience at the Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show hosted by Diggerland, the unique construction theme and water park. Visitors can drive through the park, witnessing a spectacular light show, holiday displays, and enchanting tunnels, and tune in to the dedicated radio station to infuse their car with the festive spirit. Diggerland invites families to make this drive-thru holiday event a cherished tradition.
100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: $36.95 per car
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Begins November 16. Select Dates until December 23
This holiday event features a ride on an exciting 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’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $23.95+
Christmas Fantasy with Lights
November 16 – December 30, dates and times vary
In the most magical time of the year, Storybook Land invites visitors to join the enchantment. At 5:00 pm each night, Santa Claus waves his magic wand, illuminating Storybook Land with over 1 million lights for the holiday season. Tickets are available for either weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays) or weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays).
Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: $37.99
Family Christmas Activities at Johnson’s Corner Farm
November 22 – December 23
Join together by the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to toast marshmallows and witness the lake illuminate in a stunning display. Don’t miss out on the Christmas “Light Show” Hayride for a festive journey through more of the farm adorned with holiday lights.
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ
Cost: $9.95+
Christmas Underwater
November 23 – December 24
In the spirit of the season, Adventure Aquarium presents Christmas Underwater from November 23 to December 24! Guests can experience the festive magic as Scuba Santa takes a dive with sharks, sea turtles, and rays, spreading Christmas cheer to all visitors. Both on land and sea, holiday surprises await, featuring the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree and enchanting snow-like flurries in the Snowtunda.
Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: $27.99 – $47.99
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Select Dates November 23 – December 31
A trolley ride along the historic streets of Cape May is a delightful experience, allowing passengers to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere. As Christmas music fills the air, participants can also learn about the historical roots of many contemporary Christmas traditions. The Victorian charm of Cape May shines particularly bright during the holiday season, making this trolley ride an ideal outing to share with friends and family, reveling in the Christmas spirit of Cape May. The trolleys are open-air, and it’s recommended to bring blankets for added comfort.
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ
Cost: $20 Adults, $15 Kids
Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville
Begins November 28. Every Day until January 5, 2025.
Experience the magic as over 100 Christmas trees appear to float on Lake Meone, lighting up in sync with music for a mesmerizing show of lights and sound. This orchestrated holiday spectacle runs Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning November 28 through January 5. Historic Smithville also offers 50 unique shops, 7 dining options, a carousel, a train ride, cozy lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events. The show starts at dark and continues until 8:30 p.m.
615 East Moss Mill Rd. Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Creamy Acre’s Night of Lights County Christmas Hayride
November 29 – December 24
Experience holiday traditions at Creamy Acres as the 100-acre dairy farm becomes a Christmas Wonderland with dazzling light displays, Musical Dancing Tree shows, and festive lights. Families can enjoy the magic from their vehicles, tuning in to the private radio station for favorite Christmas songs. The Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza now features a doubled display, creating an even more awe-inspiring one-and-a-half-mile drive-through experience.
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the gate.
