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Christmas Lights in West Hartford, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in West Hartford 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 West Hartford and 19 more nearby (5 events, 5 tree lightings, 3 walk-thrus). 8 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near West Hartford (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in West Hartford: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in West Hartford?
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, 20 displays are mapped in and around West Hartford, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in West Hartford?
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 20 displays near West Hartford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near West Hartford?
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 West Hartford?
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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