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Christmas Lights in Staten Island, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Staten Island this season are Winter WonderLights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 31). We've mapped 1 display in Staten Island and 14 more nearby (6 home displays, 3 walk-thrus, 2 neighborhoods). 11 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Staten Island (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Staten Island: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Staten Island?
Popular picks this season include Winter WonderLights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), 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). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Staten Island, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Staten Island?
Free options include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights, Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. 11 of the 15 displays near Staten Island are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Staten Island?
Yes. 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 Staten Island?
Yes. Winter WonderLights, Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Staten Island?
The earliest Staten Island-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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