10 Best Drive-Thru Christmas Light Shows in and near NJ

Experience the magic of holiday lights 2024 right from your car!

Get into the spirit with holiday cheer with these nearby drive-thru shows. From the comforts of your own vehicle, your whole family can relax and enjoy a spectacular Christmas light show. Beautiful colorful holiday lights will certainly bring out the kid in all of us. Get ready to take great photos. Please check venue for any changes. Check NJ Kids Calendar for more events.

1. Winter WonderLights

Now through December 31, 2024. A 3/4 mile Drive-Thru journey taking about 15-20 minutes. Celebrate Winter WonderLights at the Middlesex County Fair Grounds. This spectacular show is filled with over 1.5 million animated Christmas lights, including twelve 20 feet trees and a 200 feet of tunnel of lights. Listen to your favorite holiday music. Fun for all ages. Tickets available online. 655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ.

2. Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village

Now through December 30, 2024. This one mile Drive-Thru light show experience is great fun for kids and adults of all ages. Skylands Stadium is transformed into a dazzling array of 2 million lights this Christmas. Enjoy an indoor Christmas Village, food, snacks, and drinks. Santa appears nightly through Christmas at the Village. Light show tickets must be purchased online. 94 Champion Place, Augusta NJ.

3. Magic of Lights at the PNC Bank Arts Center

Now through January 4, 2025. Drive your vehicle through 1-2 miles of themed holiday lights and digital animations at the PNC Bank Arts Center. You’ll be treated to favorite holiday scenes and characters using the latest LED technology. This winter wonderland comes alive with Christmas trees, The North Pole, elves, Santa and more! Step out of your car at the Toyota Holiday Village and take a photo with Santa. Purchase your tickets in advance. 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ.

4. Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms

Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024. Drive your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of amazing holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. Enjoy hot cocoa and market treats. Don’t forget to take pictures with Santa and listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer. You must make a reservation online. 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ.

5. Diggerland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show

December 2024 through January 2025, from 5:30pm-9:30pm most evenings. Get in to the holiday spirit. Drive through Diggerland’s construction theme & water park to see lights, holiday displays, and tunnels. Listen to holiday music in your car. Tickets available online. 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ.

6. GLOW to Bed The Journey Through Time

Now through December 30, 2024. Spectacular one mile night time drive-thru Glow Show in Washington Township. A one of a kind synchronized holiday light show with million of lights. Experience Christmas through the eyes on a child. Buy tickets online. 217 Berlin Cross Key Rd, Sicklerville, NJ.

7. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza

Now through December 31, 2024. From the safety of your own car, drive along 1.2 miles of interactive fun and see thousands of holiday lights and magical animations. At the Westchester Winter Wonderland, you can experience the North Pole, Santa, Rudolph's Runway, Transporter Tunnel and much more! 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY.

8. Magic of Lights Jones Beach State Park

Now through January 4, 2025. Family friendly drive-thru Holiday Light experience at Jones Beach State Park. Start off on a 2 mile course and see over 40 holiday scenes of LED light displays. Featuring The North Pole, candy canes, a Victorian Village, elves, Santa, toy land, and more! Don’t forget to visit the Snow Dogs. Buy tickets in advance. 895 Bay Parkway Jones Beach, NY.

9. Hershey Sweet Lights

Now through January 1, 2025. Sit in the comfort of your own car as you and your family enjoy the Hershey Sweet Lights drive-thru attraction. A 2-mile course featuring a Winter Wonderland with 600 illuminated animated displays. Listen to a custom radio station with Christmas tunes. Buy your tickets online.1183 Sandbeach Rd, Hershey, PA.

10. Christmas Spirit Light Show in Lancaster PA

November 29 - December 31, 2024. A one mile drive-thru Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Showcasing thousands of changing colored lights and holiday displays. Don't forget to see the Christmas Tree Lane and Santa. Listen to Christmas songs on your car radio and sing along. Buy your tickets online or at the gate. 650 North Prince St, Lancaster, PA.