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Christmas Lights in Windsor, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Windsor this season are Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Zoo Night at Bright Nights (Dec 9 – Dec 16) and Bright Nights at Forest Park (Nov 25 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Windsor and 28 more nearby (10 tree lightings, 5 walk-thrus, 5 events). 15 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Windsor (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Windsor: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Windsor?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Zoo Night at Bright Nights (Dec 9 – Dec 16), Bright Nights at Forest Park (Nov 25 – Jan 3) and Lighting of the Quadrangle (Nov 27 – Nov 27). In all, 29 displays are mapped in and around Windsor, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Windsor?
Free options include Lighting of the Quadrangle, Festival of Silver Lights, Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park and Union Station Holiday Tree Lighting and 100th Anniversary Celebration. 15 of the 29 displays near Windsor are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Windsor?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut (From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99), Bright Nights at Forest Park (Per-vehicle ticket, bought in advance (price not confirmed)) and Lions Lights in Motion (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 Windsor?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut, Bright Nights at Forest Park (tune to WELF 100.7 FM) and Lions Lights in Motion. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Windsor?
The earliest Windsor-area displays turn on Nov 23, 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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