Spectacular Holiday Light Drive-Thru Displays in the New York Area
Holiday light drive-thru shows are a magical experience for any family. The various colors and different displays make it the perfect thing to do around the holidays and is great for children and adults of all ages. The holiday light drive-thru attractions are also easy to maneuver and save you from the brutal winter winds of Jack Frost. Ahead, we rounded up the best holiday light shows to get you in the Christmas spirit across New York and New Jersey.
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Holiday Light Drive-Thru Attractions in New York City
Dyker Lights
Through Dec. 31, all day
11th to 13th Avenues, 83rd to 86th Streets, Brooklyn
All ages
Free
The Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights famously goes all-out on their holiday decorations. Here, you can expect to see life-size Santa’s, gorgeous light displays, and possibly even hear Christmas carols. The love for Christmas is on full display along with the thousands of sparkling lights!
Holiday Light Drive Thru Attractions on Long Island
Magic of Lights
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh
Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 11 pm, Sundays – Thursdays, 5 – 10 pm, through Jan. 3
All ages
Tickets start at $23 per carload
This dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience features favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Jones Beach’s new holiday tradition. Be sure to stop by The Village to experience the outdoor skating rink, write letters to Santa, warm up by the firepit and enjoy tasty s’mores, and take photos with Santa (up until Christmas Eve.) Plus, the Grinch will be there Dec. 24-30!
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Splish Splash Waterpark, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton
Through Dec. 31, see website for schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $25
This one-of-a-kind drive-thru event features hundreds of dazzling, never-before-seen light displays that bring the magic of the season to life. As you drive through at your own pace, you’ll be surrounded by towering displays, shimmering tunnels of light, and festive holiday scenes synced perfectly to holiday music broadcast over your car radio. It’s the largest holiday light show in Suffolk County and a must-do event for creating lasting holiday memories. So grab your favorite snacks, cozy up in the warmth of your car, and get ready to be amazed by the sights and sounds of the Riverhead Holiday Light Show™!
Town of Islip Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show
Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane, Islip
Dec. 22 – 29, Mondays, 5 – 8 pm
All ages
Free
Bring the family to see the lights from your vehicle, as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall.
Holiday Light Drive-Thru Attractions in Westchester
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Spring Brook Avenue (Route 9), Rhinebeck
Nov. 28–Dec. 28, Thursdays – Sundays, 5 pm
All ages
$30 per vehicle up to eight passengers
Travel the captivating drive-thru tunnels adorned with shimmering lights and marvel at larger-than-life illuminated sculptures that will leave you awestruck.
Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025
1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers
Daily, 11 am – 9 pm, through Dec. 24
All ages
Free
Designed for the littlest of Santa’s believers, families stay in their cars as they make their way through a dedicated section of Stew’s parking lot. The Drive Through features thousands of twinkling lights, holiday-themed inflatables, and decorations, including family-friendly snowmen, cartoon characters, and, of course, Santa Claus. The Drive Through will be closed in case of inclement weather.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla
Through Dec. 31, see website for schedule
All ages
$35 per car
Make this holiday season sparkle at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland, a 1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light extravaganza. This magical journey features awe-inspiring light displays, including a 100-foot light tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, and Rudolph’s Runway. As you wind your way through this winter wonderland, you’ll encounter glittering angels of peace, dancing trees, glowing snowballs, and, of course, Westchester’s favorite 40-foot Christmas tree.
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Holiday Light Drive-Thru Attractions a Little Further Out
Peace, Love & Lights
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel
Daily, 5 – 10 pm, through Dec. 28
All ages
Tickets start at $27 per vehicle
Experience the sparkling brilliance of this light show, winding through 1.7 miles of the beautiful Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car. Just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow.
Orchard of Lights
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd. Hillsdale, NJ
Through Dec. 30, see website for schedule
All ages
$35 per car
Advanced registration required
Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in our retail farm market. Plus, take pictures with Santa, make your own S’mores, and listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer.
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Through Jan. 3, see website for schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $29 per vehicle
Take the entire family on a dazzling mile-long drive-thru with over two million lights! Shop from amazing holiday vendors and take pictures with Santa.
Magic of Lights Holmdel
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy. Holmdel, NJ
Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 11 pm, Sundays – Thursdays, 5 – 10 pm, through Jan. 3
All ages
Tickets start at $33.79 per vehicle
This dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience features favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Holmdel’s new holiday tradition.
Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
Winter WonderLights, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Daily, 5:30 – 10 pm, through Dec. 28
All ages
35-$45 per vehicle
Advanced registration required
This dazzling drive-thru event features over 2 million animated lights, offering something truly magical for everyone. From stunning sparkling tunnels to captivating themed displays like snowflakes, candy canes, and winter wonderlands, each section of the show is designed to bring holiday cheer. As you drive through the glowing wonderland, immerse yourself in the synchronized light displays that dance along to festive holiday music, filling your night with joy and magic.
Here at New York Family, we could not love the holidays more and that’s why we’ve created A Very Merry New York Family Holiday Guide! We’ve got everything you need to make 2025 your family’s best holiday ever: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa events, holiday light shows, gift guide, holiday shopping ideas, books, movies, elf ideas and so much more!
