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Christmas Lights in Newington, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Newington this season are Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. We've mapped 1 display in Newington and 23 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 7 events, 3 walk-thrus). 8 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Night of Lights (Newington)

Tree lighting · Newington, CT · Free

Near Newington (within 25 miles)

Magic of Lights Connecticut

Drive-thru · East Hartford, CT · From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99

Opens soon Music

7.1 miNov 27 – Jan 2

Holiday Light Fantasia

Drive-thru · Hartford, CT · Per car (amount not confirmed)

2.8 mi

West Hartford Holiday Stroll

Event · West Hartford, CT · Not listed

3.1 mi

New Britain Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Britain, CT · Not listed

3.6 mi

Holidays on Main (Wethersfield)

Tree lighting · Wethersfield, CT · Free

3.8 mi

Glow Hartford

Walk-thru · Hartford, CT · Timed-entry tickets (price not confirmed)

5.0 mi

Hartford Tree Lighting at Bushnell Park

Tree lighting · Hartford, CT · Not listed

5.2 mi

Winterfest Hartford

Event · Hartford, CT · Free skating

5.2 mi

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce

Light show · Bristol, CT

11 mi

Windsor Holiday Kick-off

Tree lighting · Windsor, CT · Free

11 mi

Festival of Silver Lights

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

12 mi

Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

12 mi

Michael's Light Show

Home display · Meriden, CT · Donations

Music

12 mi

Lights on Cedar

Home display · Terryville, CT

Music

15 mi

Cheshire Winter Wonderland at Bartlem Park

Event · Cheshire, CT · Not listed

17 mi

Lions Lights in Motion

Drive-thru · Hebron, CT · Not listed

Music

17 mi

Winterfest and Tunnel of Lights

Event · East Windsor, CT · Not listed

18 mi

Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights

Event · Waterbury, CT · Free

Music

19 mi

Quigley Road Lights

Neighborhood · Northford, CT · Free

19 mi

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

23 mi

Festival of Lights at Hope River Farm

Event · Fairfield, CT · Not listed

23 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

24 mi

Starry Nights (Chester)

Event · Chester, CT · Not listed

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Newington: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Newington?

Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Festival of Silver Lights, Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park and Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce. In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around Newington, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Newington?

Free options include Festival of Silver Lights, Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park, Quigley Road Lights and Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights. 8 of the 24 displays near Newington are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Newington?

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 Newington?

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.

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