Get ready to light up your nights—everyone will feel merry, bright, and festive after a stop at one or two of these spectacular light shows in NJ. Whether you check them out on a shimmering lake, find them at your favorite amusement parks after dark, or see millions of twinkling animated displays, these wonderful and dazzling shows will put your family in the holiday spirit this season. Scroll down to where you can find bright nights and a merry good time. (featured image photo credit: Historic Smithville)
The Best 18 Light Shows In NJ This Holiday Season
North Jersey Light Shows
Brookhollow’s Barnyard – November 29-December 28
Explore the farm and see all the lights for the holiday season with all your favorite barnyard friends–this is one of those holiday light shows in NJ that you won’t want to miss.
Cost: Information coming
301 Rockaway Valley Road, Boonton, NJ 07005
Christmas Light Show & Village – November 22-December 30; dates and times vary (check ticket schedule for full details)
Drive through a beautiful exhibit that twinkles with over two million dazzling lights where everyone will be amazed by all the sparkle and shine on this mile-long course. Afterward, head to the village to spot Santa, go ice skating, dine on hot cocoa and s’mores, and play lots of festive-filled games.
Cost: $29 standard admission or $79 VIP admission
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta, NJ 07822
Let It Glow – November 7-January 12
It’s a holiday spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. You can walk through the exhibits up close, then take a train ride through the zoo.
Cost: $9 and up
Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms – November 22-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.
Cost: $35 per car
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular – November 22-December 31, select dates
Grab your winter coat and get ready to stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo to see over 50 winter and animal characters. The event will feature weekend Santa visits, as well as train rides, carousel rides, visits to the Reptile House and Aquarium, and pony rides.
Cost: Donation is recommended; there is an additional fee for some attractions.
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Kick off the holiday fun at Six Flags Great Adventure. Photo Credit: Linda Weisenstein/Six Flags Great Adventure
Central Jersey Light Shows
Lumino City Fesitval
November 15-January 5
Head to this festive light show where you will find 50+ stunning attractions that will light up the night. From the Chesire Cat and Santa’s sleigh to a beautiful unicorn, there is so much to see. There are also food and drinks, a gift shop, and Lumi’s Utopia.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US 9, Freehold, NJ 07728
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure – November 23-January 1, select dates
Hit your favorite theme park at night to see it completely decked out in colorful lights and mingle with special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ride the roller coasters—there are plenty of smaller ones perfect for your kiddos—and enjoy the street entertainment that happens all over the park. Finish the night with a festive treat, like a cup of hot chocolate, yummy cider, and fried s’mores.
Cost: More information to come
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Magic of Lights New Jersey – November 22-January 4
Experience the dazzling lights 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 that will surely put your whole crew in the holiday spirit.
Cost: $25 and up
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Sea of Lights Indoor Holiday Lights Spectacular – December 7-28, select dates
Where else can you see an actual diving Santa Claus but at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach? The Indoor Holiday Lights Spectacular also includes treats, crafts, pictures with Santa, games, and entertainment.
Cost: $10 and up
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
The Christmas Light Show – December 13 and 21, check the ticketing website
One of the most popular holiday light shows in NJ returns this Christmas season with more lights than ever before set to holiday music (the location is revealed after making a reservation). While this spectacular showcase of lights is free to the public, a suggested donation of $25 will benefit RallyCap Sports, a charity that sponsors sports programs and builds facilities for children with disabilities.
Cost: A $25 donation is appreciated; reservations are required.
The exact location to be released on the ticketing website: Farmingdale, NJ 07727
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms – November 30-December 30
With a combination of tulips and the holidays, this brand-new event is budding with potential. See an illuminated field of over 30,000 stunning life-like tulips, shop at the holiday makers’ market hosted by Asbury Fresh, be a part of special light-up photo opportunities, and even visit Santa’s Workshop. You can also help plant new bulbs that will bloom in 2025. Don’t miss the chance to try some hot chocolate and their fresh stroopwafles while you are there, too.
108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Christmas House Freehold – Now-January 2
Soak up New Jersey’s #1 Christmas attraction with the whole family where you will find a fully immersive experience. This 45+ minute walk through has all things Christmas from lights and a Snow Room to the North Pole Movie Theater and a Blockbuster Christmas room, this will quickly become a yearly tradition.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US 9, Freehold, NJ 07728
Winter WonderLights – November 29-January 5
New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show drive-thru 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.
Cost: $30 per car or $125 VIP season pass per car; guests are encouraged to buy their tickets online.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Embrace the magic of lights this holiday season. Photo Credit: @jsovs, photo taken at PNC Arts Center
South Jersey Light Shows
Christmas At The Farm – November 22-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.
Cost: $9.95 and up
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Christmas Fantasy with Lights – November 16-December 30, dates and times vary; Santa visits until December 23
The magic of Christmas has taken over Storybook Land for one of the most unforgettable light shows in NJ. Santa Claus is ready to wave his magic wand and light the park with over one million lights for the holiday season. Your littles will love seeing the park glow after dark, as well as be thrilled to go on rides and attractions (all open at night) during this magical time.
Cost: $37.99 per person if bought in advance, $41.99 per person at the door
Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Creamy Acre Farms Night of Lights – Opening November 29
Drive through a dairy farm transformed into a Christmas Wonderland filled with huge light displays, a Musical Dancing Tree light show, and dazzling displays newly expanded with double the lights and scenes this holiday season. There will also be concessions, a country store, and fire pits.
Cost: $35 per vehicle
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express – November 16-December 23
Have your crew go aboard a train ride through millions of Christmas lights and then do a meet and greet with Santa and his elves in his workshop. Don’t miss the Holiday Movie tent, taking a photo with your favorite snowman, as well as the Toy Market and Walkthrough Holiday Village.
Cost: $19.95-$24.95
1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time – Opening November 28
Take a ride through Gloucester County’s ultimate animated light show in the heart of South Jersey and a winner on The Great Christmas Light Fight show. During the 30-minute, mile-long drive, you’ll see over 8 million animated lights set to music (from your car radio) while experiencing it through a child’s eyes, from the anticipation on Christmas Eve to the joys of Christmas morning.
217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Williamstown, NJ 08081
Holiday Light Show on the Lake – November 28-January 6
Visit Historic Smithville to hear your favorite holiday tunes synchronized to a unique light display. Over 120 Christmas trees, constructed from 50,000+ Christmas lights, will magically float atop Lake Meone in the center of the village. When the sky is dark, an orchestrated show of lights dances across the water to Christmas music. You can catch the show from either side of the village or right on the bridge.
Cost: Free
Historic Smithville Village, 615 E Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205
Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland – November 15-January 12
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.
Cost: $36.99
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
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