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Christmas Lights in Stamford, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Stamford this season are LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3), Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Westchester's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Dec 31). We've mapped 6 displays in Stamford and 16 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 4 neighborhoods, 3 drive-thrus). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Stamford (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Stamford: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Stamford?
Popular picks this season include LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3), Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Westchester's Winter Wonderland (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and GLOW Wild at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Oct 1 – Dec 20). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Stamford, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Stamford?
Free options include LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, Clark Botanic Garden Winter Wonderland, Stew Leonard's Holiday Mini-Drive Through and Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting. 12 of the 22 displays near Stamford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Stamford?
Yes. Westchester's Winter Wonderland ($44-$65 per car), Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through (Not listed) and Stew Leonard's Holiday Mini-Drive Through (Free). 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 Stamford?
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 Stamford?
The earliest Stamford-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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