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Christmas Lights in New Haven, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in New Haven this season are GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 2 displays in New Haven and 25 more nearby (11 tree lightings, 6 events, 3 home displays). 10 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near New Haven (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in New Haven: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in New Haven?
Popular picks this season include GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and New Haven Green Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around New Haven, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Haven?
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 27 displays near New Haven are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in New Haven?
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 New Haven?
The earliest New Haven-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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