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Christmas Lights in Cheshire, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Cheshire this season are GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2) and Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 1 display in Cheshire and 35 more nearby (14 tree lightings, 9 events, 4 walk-thrus). 12 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Cheshire (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Cheshire: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Cheshire?
Popular picks this season include GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19). In all, 36 displays are mapped in and around Cheshire, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cheshire?
Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. 12 of the 36 displays near Cheshire are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Cheshire?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut (From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99) and Holiday Light Fantasia (Per car (amount not confirmed)). 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 Cheshire?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut, Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights and Michael's Light Show (tune to 104.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Cheshire?
The earliest Cheshire-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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