Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Orlando

Orlando isn't known for getting snow, but visitors to Cross Christmas can experience "snow" flurries every 30 minutes.

It's time for the most spectacular residential Christmas lights Orlando has to offer! We’re continually amazed by the creativity and passion homeowners pour into their holiday lights. From mesmerizing, choreographed light shows to impressive walk-through light displays perfect for photos, these Orlando Christmas homes deliver holiday magic like no other. Fun fact: Two of the displays on this list have even been featured on The Great Christmas Light Fight!

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Los Angeles

Get in the holiday spirit with a stroll through Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo. Photo  by Gina Ragland

When the Christmas lights start going up around Los Angeles, you know the festive holiday season has arrived! Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, or Kwanzaa, there is a timeless joy in taking a spin around the neighborhood to look at the local holiday light displays. 

Every year, my family makes multiple trips to all the best Christmas lights across Los Angeles. Our kids put on their Christmas jammies, our to-go cups are filled with hot cocoa (or we take a quick detour through to Starbucks), and we bring along candy canes or Christmas cookies. Pop on a Christmas classics playlist, and you're ready for an evening immersed in (free) holiday lights magic. Including the famous Christmas lights displays like Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena and Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo (we like our Lanes in Los Angeles!), we've rounded up the best holiday lights on houses across the City of Angels that dazzle. 

Can't get enough Christmas lights? Check out our picks for LA's best holiday light shows and drive-through Christmas lights events, which you'll find in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for Los Angeles Families

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Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Westchester in 2025

The Keeler Christmas light display in Putnam Valley features nearly 1 million lights.

Families all over Westchester deck their houses with Christmas lights, but certain special houses merit a visit all their own.

We’ve rounded up several of our favorite local Christmas light displays for 2025, perfect for getting your crew into the holiday spirit. While most of these displays are of the homegrown variety, you can find plenty of spectacular professional displays in the tristate area, too.

If you're looking for even more holiday happenings, check out our Westchester Holiday Fun Guide to hear about all the fun as soon as we do.

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and 2025 Holiday Lights on Long Island

Fifth Street in Ronkonkoma is aglow with Christmas lights during the holidays.

Visiting Christmas light displays on Long Island is a magical holiday tradition. Long Island homes sparkle with spectacular holiday light displays, Santa and his reindeer, nativity scenes, jolly inflatables, festive music, and an abundance of Christmas cheer each year. 

From Nassau County to the East End, we've rounded up the top homes that light up in a big way to dazzle kids of all ages. Some homes collect money for charities, so you can also contribute to a good cause this season. We've also featured the best commercial holiday lights activities this year, along with some insider tips to plan your merry visit. 

Read ahead for all the details to plan your Christmas lights viewing adventure with the kids. For more seasonal fun, check out our Holiday Guide.

Best 2025 Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in NYC

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Dyker Heights as the neighborhood lights up for the festive season. Photo courtesy of Dyker Heights Lights

'Tis the season for brilliant Christmas lights! Every year it seems the Christmas light installations in New York City get more elaborate, making a visit to the top holiday lights displays a must-do seasonal activity.

We've rounded up the best holiday light displays in NYC. Most of these attractions are in the far-flung stretches of the five boroughs, such as Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, the Rockaways and Howard Beach in Queens, and on Staten Island, but all of these holiday houses are worth the trip.

So, start your own holiday tradition this year by checking out these spectacular Christmas lights when dusk hits. To find more seasonal fun, visit our NYC Kids' Guide to Holiday Fun.

34 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in New Jersey for Kids 2025

It costs nothing to take in the display at Fanwood's Famous Christmas House. Photo courtesy of Fanwood's Famous Christmas House

Looking for FREE Christmas events in New Jersey? Read on for dozens of great options. 

It's the most wonderful—and expensive—time of the year. While big-budget gifts take a toll on your wallet, our gift to you is this list of holiday events and FREE Christmas activities in New Jersey that don't cost a penny.

In a season when finances may be tight, treat the family to FREE, fun holiday festivities for the kids across New Jersey, including light spectaculars like Lighting Up Nature Drive-Thru and small-town celebrations like Dickens Village

Mark your calendars with these 30+ no-cost holiday events that take place nearly every day of the season. For more seasonal fun, don't miss our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for New Jersey Families

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Philly

Take a sparkling selfie at the Miracle on South 13th Street. Photo by K. Kelly for Visit Philadelphia

Philly zoos, farms, and public spaces all boast dazzling Christmas lights. But in many neighborhoods, families will find Christmas lights on houses that rival the best professional displays. Entire city blocks, suburban streets, and private homes throughout the region give commercial holiday lights a run for their money, and we've found the best houses to stop by for a fun family outing.

So for a quick post-dinner trip or an extended local tour, read on to find the brightest Christmas lights on houses near you. We've got loads more holiday cheer in our Guide to the Best Christmas Events in Philly.

BrightPath Child Care in Connecticut: Top Parent Questions Answered

Parents love BrightPath Child Care for its welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful curriculum.

Get answers to parents’ most asked questions about BrightPath Child Care centers—with 22 thoughtfully-designed locations across Connecticut.

Searching for reliable, high-quality child care can truly feel like a full-time job. As parents, we want safe, nurturing daycare centers with strong early learning programs and teachers we can trust—all at a location that actually fits into our family’s routine.

For many parents, BrightPath Child Care checks all the boxes with its welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful curriculum, plus 22 locations across the state, including West Hartford, Simsbury, Mansfield, and Avon. We connected with the BrightPath team to get answers to families’ most common questions about the daycare centers.

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