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Christmas Lights in Shelton, CT

The top places to see Christmas lights in Shelton 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 3 displays in Shelton and 26 more nearby (11 tree lightings, 6 events, 4 walk-thrus). 11 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Night of Lights Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · Reservations required

Night of Lights Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm

Event · Shelton, CT · $26 and up

Shelton Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Shelton, CT · Not listed

Near Shelton (within 25 miles)

GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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

On now

8.6 miOct 1 – Dec 20

Milford Lamplight Stroll

Event · Milford, CT · Free

Opens soon

8.2 miDec 4 – Dec 4

New Haven Green Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Haven, CT · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 3 – Dec 3

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

Event · New Haven, CT · Not listed

Opens soon

11 miNov 19 – Nov 19

Derby Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Derby, CT · Not listed

3.2 mi

Sterling Road (Santa's Runway)

Neighborhood · Trumbull, CT · Free

6.4 mi

Orange Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Orange, CT · Not listed

6.7 mi

Lincoln Road Lights

Neighborhood · Orange, CT · Free

7.9 mi

That House in Milford

Home display · Milford, CT · Free

8.8 mi

Bridgeport Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bridgeport, CT · Free

11 mi

West Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Haven, CT · Not listed

11 mi

Wonderland at Roseville

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

Music

12 mi

Hamden Silverbells Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamden, CT · Not listed

13 mi

East Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · East Haven, CT · Not listed

15 mi

North Haven Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Haven, CT · Not listed

15 mi

Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights

Event · Waterbury, CT · Free

Music

17 mi

Cheshire Winter Wonderland at Bartlem Park

Event · Cheshire, CT · Not listed

17 mi

Quigley Road Lights

Neighborhood · Northford, CT · Free

18 mi

Lights on Mark Drive

Home display · Norwalk, CT · Not listed

Music

19 mi

Norwalk Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Norwalk, CT · Free

20 mi

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: Enchanting Lights & Toys

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

21 mi

Festival of Silver Lights

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

22 mi

Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park

Walk-thru · Meriden, CT · Free

22 mi

Michael's Light Show

Home display · Meriden, CT · Donations

Music

22 mi

Guilford Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Guilford, CT · Not listed

24 mi

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce

Light show · Bristol, CT

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Shelton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Shelton?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Shelton?

Free options include Milford Lamplight Stroll, New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights and Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park. 11 of the 29 displays near Shelton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Shelton?

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 Shelton?

The earliest Shelton-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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