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Christmas Lights in Milford, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Milford 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 Milford and 24 more nearby (12 tree lightings, 6 events, 3 home displays). 9 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

Dec 4 – Dec 4

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

Near Milford (within 25 miles)

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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

On now

6.3 miOct 1 – Dec 20

New Haven Green Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Haven, CT · Free

Opens soon

9.4 miDec 3 – Dec 3

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

Event · New Haven, CT · Not listed

Opens soon

9.6 miNov 19 – Nov 19

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

3.5 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

3.7 mi

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

6.7 mi

West Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Haven, CT · Not listed

6.9 mi

Bridgeport Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bridgeport, CT · Free

7.1 mi

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

7.6 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

8.9 mi

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

9.1 mi

Wonderland at Roseville

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

Music

9.7 mi

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

9.8 mi

East Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · East Haven, CT · Not listed

11 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

14 mi

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

16 mi

Lights on Mark Drive

Home display · Norwalk, CT · Not listed

Music

18 mi

Norwalk Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Norwalk, CT · Free

19 mi

Quigley Road Lights

Neighborhood · Northford, CT · Free

19 mi

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys

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

20 mi

Cheshire Winter Wonderland at Bartlem Park

Event · Cheshire, CT · Not listed

20 mi

Guilford Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Guilford, CT · Not listed

20 mi

Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights

Event · Waterbury, CT · Free

Music

23 mi

Madison Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Madison, CT · Not listed

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Milford: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Milford?

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, 26 displays are mapped in and around Milford, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Milford?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Sterling Road (Santa's Runway) and Lincoln Road Lights. 9 of the 26 displays near Milford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Milford?

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 Milford?

The earliest Milford-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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