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)

7 Places To See Drive-Through Christmas Lights In NJ This Holiday Season

North Jersey

Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village –  November 22 – January 3
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.
Cost: $29,99
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms – November 22-December 30
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 Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Central Jersey

Magic of Lights New Jersey – November 21-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.
Cost: $27 per car
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Winter WonderLights – November 21-December 28
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.
Cost: $35-$45 per car depending on the date, or $100 unlimited season pass per car; guests are encouraged to buy their tickets online
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

South Jersey

Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland – Begins November 14
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: $37.99 per vehicle
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Creamy Acre Farms Night of Lights – November 28-December 24
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.
Cost: $35 per vehicle online, $40 at the gate
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

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