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Christmas Lights in Portsmouth, RI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Portsmouth this season are Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Nov 21 – Dec 27), Rhode Island Holiday Light Show at Confreda Farms (Nov 13 – Dec 31) and Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Portsmouth and 30 more nearby (10 home displays, 7 walk-thrus, 4 drive-thrus). 11 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Portsmouth (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Portsmouth: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Portsmouth?
Popular picks this season include Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Nov 21 – Dec 27), Rhode Island Holiday Light Show at Confreda Farms (Nov 13 – Dec 31), Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Rhode Island Lights Festival (Nov 28 – Jan 3). In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Portsmouth, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Portsmouth?
Free options include Sparkling Lights at The Breakers, Light Up Garden City Center, Track 15 Tree Lighting and La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights. 11 of the 31 displays near Portsmouth are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Portsmouth?
Yes. Rhode Island Holiday Light Show at Confreda Farms ($25-$30 per vehicle (up to 8 people); season pass $129), Wawaloam Festival of Lights (About $27 per vehicle (2022)) and Santa's Magical Drive-Thru Christmas Display and Musical Light Show (Donations to the Gloria Gemma Foundation). 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 Portsmouth?
Yes. Sparkling Lights at The Breakers, Rhode Island Holiday Light Show at Confreda Farms and Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Portsmouth?
The earliest Portsmouth-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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