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Christmas Lights in Bridgeport, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Bridgeport this season are GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19). We've mapped 2 displays in Bridgeport and 26 more nearby (11 tree lightings, 5 neighborhoods, 4 events). 12 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Walk-thru · Bridgeport, CT · Ticketed (price not listed on page)

On now

Oct 1 – Dec 20

Bridgeport Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bridgeport, CT · Free

Near Bridgeport (within 25 miles)

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

7.8 miDec 4 – Dec 4

New Haven Green Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Haven, CT · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement)

Event · New Haven, CT · Not listed

Opens soon

16 miNov 19 – Nov 19

Wonderland at Roseville

Home display · Fairfield, CT · Donations to a charity at the door

Music

3.1 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

5.0 mi

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

5.5 mi

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

9.0 mi

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

9.2 mi

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

9.8 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

10.0 mi

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

10 mi

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

11 mi

Lights on Mark Drive

Home display · Norwalk, CT · Not listed

Music

12 mi

Norwalk Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Norwalk, CT · Free

13 mi

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys

Walk-thru · Norwalk, CT · Museum admission (not listed)

13 mi

West Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Haven, CT · Not listed

13 mi

East Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · East Haven, CT · Not listed

18 mi

Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through

Drive-thru · Stamford, CT · Not listed

19 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

19 mi
19 mi

Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting

Neighborhood · Stamford, CT · Free

20 mi

Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

Parade · Stamford, CT · Free

21 mi

Holiday Wish Express

Walk-thru · Stamford, CT · Ticketed (price not listed)

21 mi

Heights and Lights (Stamford)

Tree lighting · Stamford, CT · Free

21 mi

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

22 mi

Lockwood Lane Lights

Neighborhood · Greenwich, CT · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Bridgeport: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Bridgeport?

Popular picks this season include GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and Holiday Wish Express. In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Bridgeport, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bridgeport?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Lockwood Lane Lights and Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting. 12 of the 28 displays near Bridgeport are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bridgeport?

Yes. Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bridgeport?

Yes. Lights on Mark Drive and Wonderland at Roseville. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Bridgeport?

The earliest Bridgeport-area displays turn on Oct 1, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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