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Christmas Lights in Norwalk, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Norwalk this season are Westchester's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Dec 31), GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20) and Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 3 displays in Norwalk and 22 more nearby (6 tree lightings, 5 events, 5 neighborhoods). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Lights on Mark Drive

Home display · Norwalk, CT · Not listed

Music

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys

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

Norwalk Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Norwalk, CT · Free

Near Norwalk (within 25 miles)

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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

On now

13 miOct 1 – Dec 20

Westchester's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Valhalla, NY · $44-$65 per car

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

20 miDec 4 – Dec 4
7.1 mi

Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through

Drive-thru · Stamford, CT · Not listed

7.2 mi

Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting

Neighborhood · Stamford, CT · Free

7.8 mi

Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

Parade · Stamford, CT · Free

8.2 mi

Holiday Wish Express

Walk-thru · Stamford, CT · Ticketed (price not listed)

8.2 mi

Heights and Lights (Stamford)

Tree lighting · Stamford, CT · Free

8.7 mi

Wonderland at Roseville

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

Music

9.4 mi

Lockwood Lane Lights

Neighborhood · Greenwich, CT · Free

11 mi

Bridgeport Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bridgeport, CT · Free

12 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

14 mi

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Event · Bayville, NY · See listing

17 mi

Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Event · Huntington, NY · Free

17 mi

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

18 mi

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

19 mi

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

20 mi

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

21 mi

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

22 mi

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

22 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Norwalk: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Norwalk?

Popular picks this season include Westchester's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Dec 31), GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20), Milford Lamplight Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys. In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Norwalk, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Norwalk?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, Huntington Holiday Spectacular, Lockwood Lane Lights and Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting. 12 of the 25 displays near Norwalk are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Westchester's Winter Wonderland ($44-$65 per car) and Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through (Not listed). 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 Norwalk?

Yes. Westchester's Winter Wonderland, 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 Norwalk?

The earliest Norwalk-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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