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Christmas Lights in Springfield, MA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Springfield this season are Bright Nights at Forest Park (Nov 25 – Jan 3), Zoo Night at Bright Nights (Dec 9 – Dec 16) and Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2). We've mapped 5 displays in Springfield and 15 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 5 events, 3 walk-thrus). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Springfield (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Springfield: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Springfield?
Popular picks this season include Bright Nights at Forest Park (Nov 25 – Jan 3), Zoo Night at Bright Nights (Dec 9 – Dec 16), Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2) and Lighting of the Quadrangle (Nov 27 – Nov 27). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Springfield, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Springfield?
Free options include Lighting of the Quadrangle, Union Station Holiday Tree Lighting and 100th Anniversary Celebration, Winterfest Hartford and WOW Creative Arts Center Winter Wonderland. 12 of the 20 displays near Springfield are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Springfield?
Yes. Bright Nights at Forest Park (Per-vehicle ticket, bought in advance (price not confirmed)) and Magic of Lights Connecticut (From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99). 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 Springfield?
Yes. Bright Nights at Forest Park (tune to WELF 100.7 FM), Magic of Lights Connecticut and Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Springfield?
The earliest Springfield-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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