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Christmas Lights in Princeton, NJ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Princeton this season are Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms (Nov 13 – Jan 10), Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Nov 21 – Jan 31) and Winter WonderLights (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 4 displays in Princeton and 9 more nearby (5 events, 2 tree lightings, 2 home displays). 9 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Princeton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Princeton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Princeton?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms (Nov 13 – Jan 10), Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Nov 21 – Jan 31), Winter WonderLights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment (Nov 28 – Dec 20). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Princeton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Princeton?
Free options include Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment, Palmer Square Menorah Lighting, Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along and Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village. 9 of the 13 displays near Princeton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Princeton?
Yes. Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Per vehicle, varies by date (gate costs $5 more than advance); wagon rides priced per person) and Winter WonderLights (From $35 per vehicle (2025 price)). 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 Princeton?
Yes. Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (tune to 90.7 FM), Winter WonderLights and Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Princeton?
The earliest Princeton-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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