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Christmas Lights in Wantagh, NY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Wantagh this season are Magic of Lights at Jones Beach (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Wantagh and 14 more nearby (3 home displays, 3 walk-thrus, 2 drive-thrus). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Wantagh (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Wantagh: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Wantagh?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights at Jones Beach (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3) and Town of Islip Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show. In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Wantagh, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Wantagh?
Free options include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, Town of Islip Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show and Clark Botanic Garden Winter Wonderland. 10 of the 15 displays near Wantagh are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Wantagh?
Yes. Magic of Lights at Jones Beach ($22 per car online in November, $30 at the gate (other vehicles cost more)) and Town of Islip Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show (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 Wantagh?
Yes. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Dyker Heights Christmas Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Wantagh?
The earliest Wantagh-area displays turn on Nov 11, 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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