Christmas lights mark the start of the Christmas season, which is why so many activities center around incredible illuminated displays. Welcome the most wonderful time of year with our top Holiday light shows here in Connecticut.
Glow Hartford
With a staggering one million lights, Glow Hartford is the best place to go for real Christmas light diehards! The giant, interactive light installations will have you smiling and reaching for the camera all night. This year, the indoor exhibit features light installations from “Around the World”, giving you a whole new experience under the lights. Don’t miss the free Santa photos, Glow-comotive train ride, a vendor market, great food and drink, and even a scavenger hunt. Glow Hartford is a great pick for an all-day holiday outing.
Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 29
Tickets available here
Niantic Light Parade
Who doesn’t love a good parade? This year marks the 36th annual Niantic Light Parade, a yearly tradition out in East Lyme. The floats passing down Main Streat are crafted by community members, making this a close-knit community event (not to mention the local firefighters driving their trucks down the lane!). So bundle up, bring some hot cocoa, and receive a warm welcome from the Town of East Lyme!
Date: Dec. 14 6:00pm
More information here.
Tunnel of Lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Another long-running light show, the Tunnel of Lights celebrates its 46th anniversary this year! Sing Christmas Carols as you ride the trolley car through a hall of over 15,000, plus several holiday hologram short films (courtesy of Campiti Ventures). Once the trolley ride ends, be sure to check out the Visitor Center for wonderful displays of model trains. Next stop; the North Pole!
Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 30
Tickets available here.
Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park
Christmas is the time for giving, so why not support a good cause while seeing holiday lights? All ticket sales for Fantasy of Lights support Goodwill of Southern New England, helping the organization provide employment and other opportunities to people with disabilities. Plus, it’s a drive-through light show, meaning you can stay comfortably warm in your car. It’s a win for everybody!
Dates: Nov. 16 – Dec. 31
Tickets available here.
Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Though it features over 300,000 lights around the park, the Holiday Lights festival at Lake Compounce has more to do than just look at lights. There are plenty of kid-friendly activities such as writing letters to Santa, making your own snow globe, and riding the North Pole Railway! It’s a great place to take energetic and active kids who don’t want to just look at lights.
Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 29
Tickets available here.
Magic of Lights, East Hartford
Don’t forget to check out Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford for a fun and memorable holiday light drive-through experience! Enjoy more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters all from the comfort of your own car.
Dates: Nov. 22 – Jan. 4
Tickets available here.
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