Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in New Jersey 2025

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Donations to Fanwood's Famous Christmas House support charity. Photo courtesy of the family

Christmas lights shine brightly in New Jersey, and you can enjoy amazingly decked-out houses with stunning holiday displays throughout the state. There are many different ways to see Christmas lights—from walk-through spectacles at amusement parks to over-the-top drive-thru displays and stunning displays on private homes. There are even entire towns that go all out with holiday light installations!

These sparkling holiday spectacles—some of which feature more than 1 million lights—are sure to impress even the grinchiest member of your family. So, bundle up the kids and head out to one of these illuminating local light shows before the sun sets on the Christmas season!

Check out our roundup of New Jersey Christmas towns that go all out for the holidays, and find more ways to be merry in our New Jersey Kids' Guide to Holiday Fun.

30 Free 2025 Holiday and Christmas Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Kids

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Enjoy the free holiday parade and drone show at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for FREE Christmas events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Read on for dozens of options. 

From holiday lights and parades to visits with Santa, we've got the goods on free holiday events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Explore a 12,000-square-foot winter wonderland at the Holiday Experience at Christmas in America in Mt Vernon, or enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, flame throwers, ice sculpture carvings, a tree lighting by Santa, and more at Kingston's Snowflake Festival.

Read on for more free family-friendly holiday events, and bookmark our Holiday Guide for more ways to savor this holiday season. Explore the winter wonderland and visit with Santa on select dates.

25 Free Holiday and Christmas Events on Long Island for Kids in 2025

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See how the village of Port Jefferson magically turns back time to the Dicken's Era. Photo courtesy of the festival's Facebook page

Looking for FREE Christmas events on Long Island? Read on for tons of great options.

We love to visit decked out downtown areas during the holidays. At Miracle on Main Street in Sayville, we enjoy the ice sculptures, ice skating, and live reindeer sightings. At the old-fashioned Christmas in Bellmore, we love to ride in a horse and buggy and clip-clop down the town's main strip.

We're also looking forward to taking our eyes to the skies at the Fire Island and in East Hampton as Santa makes an aerial entrance in both areas. He is also in Riverhead ahead of a festive parade and bonfire. 

Any of these events will keep your family entertained, and you'll still be able to afford those last-minute gifts. Find all our top picks for holiday fun in our Long Island Christmas Guide. 

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Highland Park has some of the best Christmas light displays in DFW. Photo by Gabby Cullen

Looking for the best free Christmas lights in Dallas-Fort Worth? From the must-see neighborhoods to that one home everyone talks about, we've got the best places to check out holiday lights in the metroplex. 

North Texas loves its Christmas lights like it loves its Tex-Mex. Extra everything. That's why it's not hard to blink and find some pretty cool neighborhood light displays just about anywhere in DFW. And, not surprisingly, a few of them have made an appearance on ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight. We've narrowed it down to our absolute favorites, and I can tell you that while my kids might be tweens and teens, they're still always up for hopping in the car and driving the distance to check out some of these displays—with a drive through Starbucks for hot chocolate first, of course. 

If you're looking for more holiday and Christmas fun, check out these festive hotels and Christmas towns in Dallas-Fort Worth and our favorite must-do Christmas events in DFW. 

55 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Atlanta for Kids

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Sparkle Sandy Springs puts on a free parade and beautiful display of lights on December 7, 2025. Photo courtesy City of Sandy Springs

Atlanta is jam-packed with tons of free Christmas events and holiday activities, so don't let the winter holidays put a crimp in your wallet! Mommy Poppins wants you to experience the magic of the season without worrying about pricetags with our list of the best FREE holiday events in Atlanta. Our guide covers everything from holiday lightings and festivals to Christmas parades and holiday markets, as well as free places to pose with Santa, lighting displays, and even carriage rides! 

61 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Orlando for Kids

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The holidays have arrived at Disney Springs! Stroll through the Tree Trail and enjoy nightly snow flurries...all for free! Photo courtesy of Disney

Take a break from holiday spending with FREE Christmas events in Orlando! The holidays in Orlando are absolutely magical, with nice weather and festive decor all over town, and sometimes no money is needed. From tree lightings and holiday parades to Christmas movies and holiday festivals, get in the spirit with these free Orlando events suitable for all ages. Read on for all the details about these awesome free holiday activities and Christmas events in Orlando!

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