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Christmas Lights in New Paltz, NY

The top places to see Christmas lights in New Paltz this season are Winter Lights at Mohonk Mountain House (Victorian Holidays) (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Winter Glow Drive-Through Light Show and Kevin McCurdy's Holiday Spirit Festival. We've mapped 1 display in New Paltz and 15 more nearby (6 parades, 3 drive-thrus, 2 walk-thrus). 1 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Winter Lights at Mohonk Mountain House (Victorian Holidays)

Walk-thru · New Paltz, NY · Not listed; confirm whether day visitors can see the lights

Opens soon

Nov 28 – Jan 3

Near New Paltz (within 25 miles)

Hyde Park Candlelight Walk and Tree-Lighting

Tree lighting · Hyde Park, NY · Not listed

9.8 mi

City of Poughkeepsie Festival of Lights

Tree lighting · Poughkeepsie, NY · Not listed

11 mi

Bruschi Christmas

Drive-thru · Wallkill, NY · Not listed

12 mi

Arlington Holiday Festival

Event · Poughkeepsie, NY · Not listed

12 mi

Town of Poughkeepsie Holiday Caravan

Parade · Poughkeepsie, NY · Not listed

14 mi

The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Drive-thru · Rhinebeck, NY · About $32 per car (2024 listing)

15 mi

Pleasant Valley Festival of Lights Parade

Parade · Pleasant Valley, NY · Not listed

16 mi

Kevin McCurdy's Holiday Spirit Festival

Walk-thru · Wappingers Falls, NY · Not listed

16 mi

Village of Wappingers Falls Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights

Parade · Wappingers Falls, NY · Not listed

18 mi

Town of LaGrange Festival of Lights Parade

Parade · LaGrange, NY · Not listed

18 mi

Winter Glow Drive-Through Light Show

Drive-thru · Wappingers Falls, NY · Ticketed per vehicle (amount not confirmed)

Music

19 mi

Newburgh Holiday Light Parade

Parade · Newburgh, NY · Not listed

20 mi

Millbrook Parade of Lights

Parade · Millbrook, NY · Not listed

22 mi

ERDAJT Holiday Light Display

Home display · LaGrangeville, NY · Not listed

Music

23 mi

The Grand Illumination at Tymor Park

Event · Union Vale, NY · Free for residents; $5 per family non-residents (2025)

24 mi

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Christmas lights in New Paltz: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in New Paltz?

Popular picks this season include Winter Lights at Mohonk Mountain House (Victorian Holidays) (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Winter Glow Drive-Through Light Show, Kevin McCurdy's Holiday Spirit Festival and Bruschi Christmas. In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around New Paltz, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Paltz?

Free options include The Grand Illumination at Tymor Park. 1 of the 16 displays near New Paltz are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near New Paltz?

Yes. Winter Glow Drive-Through Light Show (Ticketed per vehicle (amount not confirmed)), Bruschi Christmas (Not listed) and The Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds (About $32 per car (2024 listing)). 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 New Paltz?

Yes. Winter Glow Drive-Through Light Show and ERDAJT Holiday Light Display (tune to 95.3 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

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