It’s the season for twinkling light displays, and drive-through Christmas lights in NJ are the best (and warmest) way to see thousands of beautiful sparkling lights. Whether going into a tunnel of lights, past larger-than-life sparkling Santa scenes, or spying hundreds of glimmering candy canes, these drive-through Christmas lights in NJ will put the whole family in a merry mood. So grab some hot cocoa, turn up the Christmas music, and head to one of these bright spots below. Looking for the big guy? Check out our guide on where to see Santa in NJ this year. (featured photo credit: @jsovs)
9 Places To See Drive-Through Christmas Lights In NJ This Holiday Season
North Jersey
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village – November 21-December 30
With over two million brilliant lights, your littles will be amazed by all the sparkle and shine on this mile-long course. Afterward, head to the village to spot Santa, listen to live music, dine on hot cocoa and s’mores, and shop at local artisan shops.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms – November 21-December 29
Start your engine and explore 32 acres of holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. You can also warm up by the fire pit with s’mores, enjoy hot cocoa and treats in the retail farm market, and take pictures with Santa while listening to Santa’s reindeer singing.
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Central Jersey
Lighting Up Nature – December 11-14
Get into the car and spend the evening looking at the lights as they make the night brighter as the park is transformed into a neighborhood-style light show where you can sit back, drive through, and take it all in.
Cost: FREE
Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, NJ 08722
Magic of Lights New Jersey – November 20-January 3
Experience the dazzling light display entirely from the comfort of your car. Set your radio to their light show station, and then enjoy festive music as you drive through a merry arrangement of Christmas lights, trees, and decorations.
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Merry Mile of Lights at A. Casola Farms – November 28-December 27
Each year, the farm opens up for a mile-long drive-through holiday light trail featuring million of lights and festive displays. Once you are done seeing the lights, get your hot cocoa and take photos with Santa on the weekends.
A. Casola Farms, 178 Route 34, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Winter WonderLights – November 20-January 3
New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show will dazzle your whole family with over 1.5 million lights dancing to your favorite holiday music. The trees, the tunnels, and a tribute to first responders and US armed forces are just a sample of what you will see on the half-mile drive.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
South Jersey
Celebration of Lights – December 5-31, closed December 25
Stay warm in the car while you drive through and see all the lights and enchanting displays. There will be twinkling lights, glowing displays and festive scenes to get you into the holiday spirit.
83 Flood Gate Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Creamy Acre Farms Night of Lights – opens November 27, 2026
This dairy farm transforms every holiday into a Christmas Wonderland, filled with lights, a Musical Dancing Tree light show, and bright displays, all tuned to their private holiday radio station. There will also be concessions, a country store, fire pits, and Santa.
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland – November 20-January 3
Drive-thru America’s only construction theme and water park, and enjoy the lights, tunnels, holiday displays, and more. Don’t forget to tune into Diggerland USA’s radio station to get into the holiday spirit.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
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