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Christmas Lights in New Hope, PA

The top places to see Christmas lights in New Hope this season are Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 30), Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Nov 21 – Jan 31) and Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village (Nov 20 – Jan 19). We've mapped 1 display in New Hope and 18 more nearby (8 events, 5 tree lightings, 2 neighborhoods). 15 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village

Event Β· New Hope, PA Β· Free

Opens soon

Nov 20 – Jan 19

Near New Hope (within 25 miles)

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

11 miNov 21 – Jan 31

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place

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

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 14 – Jan 3

Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 28 – Dec 20

Palmer Square Menorah Lighting

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 8 – Dec 8

Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along

Event Β· Princeton, NJ Β· Free

Opens soon Music

19 miDec 24 – Dec 24

Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Event Β· Philadelphia, PA Β· Garden admission by day; Nighttime Express about $22 adult, $12 ages 3-17

Opens soon

21 miNov 22 – Dec 30

Illuminaire Nights in Skippack

Event Β· Skippack, PA

Opens soon

21 miNov 27 – Dec 18

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Walk-thru Β· Norristown, PA Β· $27.95 adult, $24.95 ages 3-12 online; under 3 free

Opens soon

22 miNov 20 – Dec 30

Coopersburg Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Coopersburg, PA Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Hellertown Light Up Night

Event Β· Hellertown, PA 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

24 miDec 3 – Jan 2

Promenade Shops Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Center Valley, PA Β· Free

Opens soon Music

25 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Pennington Holiday Lights Contest

Neighborhood Β· Pennington, NJ Β· Free

13 mi

Colonial Drive Lights

Home display Β· Langhorne, PA Β· Free

Music

13 mi

Trenton Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade

Tree lighting Β· Trenton, NJ Β· Free

Music

17 mi

Martel's Christmas Wonderland

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

20 mi

Mayfair Residential Decoration Competition

Neighborhood Β· Philadelphia, PA Β· Free

21 mi

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Christmas lights in New Hope: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in New Hope?

Popular picks this season include Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 30), Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Nov 21 – Jan 31), Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village (Nov 20 – Jan 19) and Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens (Nov 22 – Dec 30). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around New Hope, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Hope?

Free options include Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo, Holiday Illumination at Peddler's Village, Palmer Square Holiday Strolling Entertainment and Palmer Square Christmas Eve Sing-Along. 15 of the 19 displays near New Hope are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm (Per vehicle, varies by date (gate costs $5 more than advance); wagon rides priced per person). 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 Hope?

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

When do Christmas lights start in New Hope?

The earliest New Hope-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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