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Christmas Lights in Fairfield, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Fairfield 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 Fairfield and 28 more nearby (12 tree lightings, 8 events, 3 home displays). 10 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Festival of Lights at Hope River Farm

Event · Fairfield, CT · Not listed

Wonderland at Roseville

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

Music

Near Fairfield (within 25 miles)

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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

On now

20 miOct 1 – Dec 20

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

Event · New Haven, CT · Not listed

Opens soon

4.9 miNov 19 – Nov 19

New Haven Green Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Haven, CT · Free

Opens soon

5.0 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 4 – Dec 4

East Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · East Haven, CT · Not listed

3.1 mi

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

5.5 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

6.3 mi

West Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Haven, CT · Not listed

6.8 mi

Quigley Road Lights

Neighborhood · Northford, CT · Free

7.8 mi

Guilford Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Guilford, CT · Not listed

8.0 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

10 mi

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

11 mi

Madison Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Madison, CT · Not listed

12 mi

Cheshire Winter Wonderland at Bartlem Park

Event · Cheshire, CT · Not listed

13 mi

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

13 mi

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

13 mi

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

15 mi

Michael's Light Show

Home display · Meriden, CT · Donations

Music

16 mi

Festival of Silver Lights

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

16 mi

Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

16 mi

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

17 mi

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

18 mi

Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights

Event · Waterbury, CT · Free

Music

20 mi

Starry Nights (Chester)

Event · Chester, CT · Not listed

20 mi

Bridgeport Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bridgeport, CT · Free

21 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

21 mi

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce

Light show · Bristol, CT

23 mi

New Britain Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Britain, CT · Not listed

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Fairfield: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Fairfield?

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 New Haven Green Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Fairfield, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fairfield?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. 10 of the 30 displays near Fairfield are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Fairfield?

Yes. Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights, Wonderland at Roseville 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 Fairfield?

The earliest Fairfield-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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