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Christmas Lights in Northford, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Northford 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 1 display in Northford and 35 more nearby (14 tree lightings, 10 events, 4 walk-thrus). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Quigley Road Lights

Neighborhood · Northford, CT · Free

Near Northford (within 25 miles)

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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

On now

24 miOct 1 – Dec 20

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

Event · New Haven, CT · Not listed

Opens soon

9.8 miNov 19 – Nov 19

New Haven Green Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Haven, CT · Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Dec 4

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

3.6 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

6.0 mi

Cheshire Winter Wonderland at Bartlem Park

Event · Cheshire, CT · Not listed

6.6 mi

Michael's Light Show

Home display · Meriden, CT · Donations

Music

8.4 mi

Festival of Silver Lights

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

8.6 mi

Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

8.6 mi

East Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · East Haven, CT · Not listed

11 mi

Guilford Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Guilford, CT · Not listed

12 mi

West Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Haven, CT · Not listed

13 mi

Madison Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Madison, CT · Not listed

15 mi

Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights

Event · Waterbury, CT · Free

Music

15 mi

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

15 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

16 mi

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

16 mi

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce

Light show · Bristol, CT

16 mi

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

16 mi

New Britain Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Britain, CT · Not listed

17 mi

Starry Nights (Chester)

Event · Chester, CT · Not listed

18 mi

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

19 mi

Night of Lights (Newington)

Tree lighting · Newington, CT · Free

19 mi

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

20 mi

Festival of Lights at Hope River Farm

Event · Fairfield, CT · Not listed

20 mi

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

21 mi

Lights on Cedar

Home display · Terryville, CT

Music

21 mi

Holidays on Main (Wethersfield)

Tree lighting · Wethersfield, CT · Free

22 mi

Holiday Light Fantasia

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

22 mi

West Hartford Holiday Stroll

Event · West Hartford, CT · Not listed

22 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

24 mi

Glow Hartford

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

24 mi

Hartford Tree Lighting at Bushnell Park

Tree lighting · Hartford, CT · Not listed

25 mi

Winterfest Hartford

Event · Hartford, CT · Free skating

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Northford: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Northford?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Northford?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. 12 of the 36 displays near Northford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. 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 Northford?

Yes. Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights, Michael's Light Show (tune to 104.5 FM) and Lights on Cedar. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Northford?

The earliest Northford-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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