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Christmas Lights in Trenton, NJ

The top places to see Christmas lights in Trenton 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 1 display in Trenton and 16 more nearby (5 events, 4 tree lightings, 3 home displays). 13 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Trenton Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade

Tree lighting Β· Trenton, NJ Β· Free

Music

Near Trenton (within 25 miles)

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place

Event Β· Langhorne, PA Β· Included with park admission

Opens soon Music

6.4 miNov 14 – Jan 3

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm

Drive-thru Β· Yardley, PA Β· Per vehicle, varies by date (gate costs $5 more than advance); wagon rides priced per person

Opens soon Music

6.7 miNov 21 – Jan 31

Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 28 – Dec 20

Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon Music

10 miDec 24 – Dec 24

Palmer Square Menorah Lighting

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 8 – Dec 8

Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms

Walk-thru Β· Whippany, NJ

Opens soon

14 miNov 13 – Jan 10

Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village

Event Β· New Hope, PA Β· Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 20 – Jan 19

Winter WonderLights

Drive-thru Β· East Brunswick, NJ Β· From $35 per vehicle (2025 price)

Opens soon Music

22 miNov 20 – Jan 3

TD Winter Festival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Mount Laurel, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting at City Hall

Tree lighting Β· Philadelphia, PA Β· Free

Opens soon Music

25 miDec 3 – Jan 2

Martel's Christmas Wonderland

Home display Β· Hamilton, NJ Β· Free (check for donation requests)

3.6 mi

Pennington Holiday Lights Contest

Neighborhood Β· Pennington, NJ Β· Free

7.8 mi

Colonial Drive Lights

Home display Β· Langhorne, PA Β· Free

Music

10 mi

Mayfair Residential Decoration Competition

Neighborhood Β· Philadelphia, PA Β· Free

19 mi

Violet Court Classic Christmas Cutouts

Home display Β· Mount Laurel, NJ Β· Free

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Trenton: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Trenton?

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 A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place (Nov 14 – Jan 3). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Trenton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Trenton?

Free options include Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village, Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment, Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along and Palmer Square Menorah Lighting. 13 of the 17 displays near Trenton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Trenton?

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 Trenton?

Yes. Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (tune to 90.7 FM), Winter WonderLights and A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Trenton?

The earliest Trenton-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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