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Christmas Lights in Derby, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Derby 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 1 display in Derby and 30 more nearby (12 tree lightings, 6 events, 5 home displays). 11 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Derby (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Derby: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Derby?
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 Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys. In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Derby, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Derby?
Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. 11 of the 31 displays near Derby are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Derby?
Yes. Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights, 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 Derby?
The earliest Derby-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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