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Christmas Lights in Paterson, NJ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Paterson this season are Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 31) and Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 31). We've mapped 3 displays in Paterson and 18 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 drive-thrus, 4 home displays). 12 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Paterson (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Paterson: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Paterson?
Popular picks this season include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 31), Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 31) and Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Paterson, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Paterson?
Free options include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights, Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo and Winter Wonderland Light Show at Eastside Park. 12 of the 21 displays near Paterson are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Paterson?
Yes. Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms ($59 per vehicle bundle (light show plus petting zoo for up to 4)), Westchester's Winter Wonderland ($44-$65 per car) and Winter Wonderland Light Show at Eastside Park (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 Paterson?
Yes. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms (tune to 107.9 FM) and Westchester's Winter Wonderland. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Paterson?
The earliest Paterson-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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