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Christmas Lights in Meriden, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Meriden this season are 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). We've mapped 3 displays in Meriden and 33 more nearby (15 tree lightings, 10 events, 3 walk-thrus). 11 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Meriden (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Meriden: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Meriden?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and Festival of Silver Lights. In all, 36 displays are mapped in and around Meriden, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Meriden?
Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, Festival of Silver Lights, Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park and New Haven Green Tree Lighting. 11 of the 36 displays near Meriden are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Meriden?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut (From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99), Lions Lights in Motion (Not listed) 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 Meriden?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut, Lions Lights in Motion and Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Meriden?
The earliest Meriden-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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