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Christmas Lights in Yonkers, NY

The top places to see Christmas lights in Yonkers this season are Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3) and Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Yonkers and 26 more nearby (5 drive-thrus, 5 walk-thrus, 5 tree lightings). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Stew Leonard's Holiday Mini-Drive Through

Drive-thru · Yonkers, NY · Free

Near Yonkers (within 25 miles)

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival

Walk-thru · East Meadow, NY · Ticketed; children 3 and under free

On now

23 miNov 11 – Jan 3

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show (evening hours)

Event · Bronx, NY · Ticketed (see website)

Opens soon

7.9 miNov 14 – Jan 10

Westchester's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Valhalla, NY · $44-$65 per car

Opens soon Music

8.1 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Walk-thru · Bronx, NY · Ticketed (see website)

Opens soon

8.4 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms

Drive-thru · Hillsdale, NJ · $59 per vehicle bundle (light show plus petting zoo for up to 4)

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 21 – Dec 29

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New York, NY · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miFrom Dec 2

Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Walk-thru · Brooklyn, NY · $29-$59 adult, $15-$28 child (3-11), under 3 free

Opens soon Music

22 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Stoop and the City

Home display · New York, NY · Free; donations to the Salvation Army welcome

13 mi

Passaic Parade of Lights

Parade · Passaic, NJ · Free

14 mi

Winter Wonderland Light Show at Eastside Park

Drive-thru · Paterson, NJ · Free

15 mi

Lockwood Lane Lights

Neighborhood · Greenwich, CT · Free

15 mi

Gould Park Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Paterson, NJ

16 mi

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Event · Bayville, NY · See listing

16 mi

Paterson City Hall Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Paterson, NJ

17 mi

Heights and Lights (Stamford)

Tree lighting · Stamford, CT · Free

17 mi

Clark Botanic Garden Winter Wonderland

Walk-thru · Albertson, NY · Free

18 mi

Holiday Wish Express

Walk-thru · Stamford, CT · Ticketed (price not listed)

18 mi

Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

Parade · Stamford, CT · Free

18 mi

Stamford Downtown Winter Lighting

Neighborhood · Stamford, CT · Free

18 mi

Pawling Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Pawling, NY · Not listed

19 mi
19 mi

Bethany's Christmas Drive-Through

Drive-thru · Stamford, CT · Not listed

20 mi

Modafferi Home

Home display · Queens, NY · Donations to the local volunteer fire department

22 mi

Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Event · Huntington, NY · Free

24 mi

Brooklyn's Home for the Holidays

Home display · Brooklyn, NY · Free

24 mi

East 73rd Street Tree Lights

Neighborhood · New York, NY · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Yonkers: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Yonkers?

Popular picks this season include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 11 – Jan 3), Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms (Nov 21 – Dec 29). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Yonkers, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Yonkers?

Free options include Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, Stew Leonard's Holiday Mini-Drive Through and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. 16 of the 27 displays near Yonkers are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms ($59 per vehicle bundle (light show plus petting zoo for up to 4)), Westchester's Winter Wonderland ($44-$65 per car) and Stew Leonard's Holiday Mini-Drive Through (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 Yonkers?

Yes. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms (tune to 107.9 FM) and Westchester's Winter Wonderland. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Yonkers?

The earliest Yonkers-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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