These 13 Places In New Jersey Have The Most Unbelievable Christmas Decorations
If you’re searching for epic Christmas displays in New Jersey, you’ve come to the right place. There are so many festive Christmas light displays throughout the state, and this guide features some of the most popular. There are hundreds of private homes that participate this season with spectacular decorations, and we’ve rounded up our favorite Christmas displays in New Jersey in this article. Read on, and be prepared for an abundance of holiday spirit!
1. Christmas Spectacular on Main Street, Cranbury
North Main Street, N Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA
Be dazzled as 120,000 lights dance along to 19 songs at New Jersey's most magical Christmas display for charity! Though it is free to watch the show, please donate if you are able. The homeowners even offer special VIP packages for those who donate over $20. For more information on this year's event, be sure to follow Main Street's Facebook page.
2. Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township
Storybook Land, 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA
A whimsical wonderland all year, you absolutely can not miss the holiday season here. Children and adults alike will delight in the spectacular lights. For more information, visit the Storybook Land website.
3. The Quarter at Tropicana, Atlantic City
The Quarter at Tropicana, 2821 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Visitors will enjoy a stunning 35-foot tree and a free holiday musical light show. This incredible experience combines interactive lights, holiday music, and indoor snow! Learn more at The Quarter website.
4. Skylands Stadium, Augusta
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822, USA
Drive through a one-mile course of holiday lights set to music. There will be over two million lights! Get dates, admission prices, and more at the Skylands Stadium website.
5. The Christmas Light Show, Wall
Christmas Light Show, 265 Georgia Dr, Brick Township, NJ 08723, USA
Now in its tenth year, it may not seem like much from the photo... but the video proves it is epic. Watching the show is free, but donations are appreciated and support charity. Learn more at the official website for The Christmas Light Show!
6. Historic Smithville Lights on the Lake, Galloway
The entire village is decorated for the holidays, but the light display on the lake is the icing on the cake. Over 120 Christmas trees constructed from over 50,000 Christmas lights appear to float on Lake Meone, dancing along to music from sunset, and it's an experience you won't soon forget! Learn more at the event's web page.
7. Johnson's Corner Farm, Medford
Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055, USA
This photo does not do the event justice. It may be the most magical Christmas display I have ever seen! Enjoy holiday lights hayrides and a new light show on the lake. Learn more about this year's event, including dates and admission prices, here.
8. Sea of Lights at Jenkinson's Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach
Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 N Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA
This unique holiday celebration includes lights, decorations, and even a swimming Santa Claus! This is such a lovely excuse to explore a very cool aquarium in New Jersey! Learn more here
This fun seasonal event features over 100,000 lights and lit animal figures along with ice sculpture demonstrations on select nights. Visit the Zoo's website to learn more about this epic event.
This stunning display located at 8 Timber Drive in Ocean is synchronized to music. Learn more, including hours and upcoming season dates and details, at the MacCary Christmas Lights Facebook page.
If you're looking for a lovely Victorian Christmas display, this is the place to be. The entire town of Cape May is decked out, so be sure to take a holiday lights tour, which you can learn all about here.
This list of just the start of New Jersey’s holiday light displays! What do you think — have you visited any of these amazing Christmas displays in New Jersey before? Which was your favorite? Share it with us in the comments below… we love hearing from you!
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Address: North Main Street, N Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA
Address: Storybook Land, 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA
Address: The Quarter at Tropicana, 2821 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Address: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822, USA
Address: Gazebo On the Lake, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA
Address: Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055, USA
Address: 1 Carlson Court, jackson,nj
Address: 8 Timber Dr, Ocean Township, NJ 07712, USA
Address: Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
Address: Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
Address: Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 N Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA
Address: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
Address: Christmas Light Show, 265 Georgia Dr, Brick Township, NJ 08723, USA
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Christmas displays in New Jersey
November 03, 2021
Sarah
What are the best Christmas lights displays in New Jersey?
There are so many great Christmas lights in New Jersey. You may enjoy seeking out holiday drive-thrus, or maybe you just like roaming through neighborhoods seeing the houses all decked out. One incredible Christmas light show that you won’t want to miss is in historic Smithville. Over 120 trees are set up on Lake Meone, and they’re decked out in 100,000 lights. The light show is synchronized to holiday music. This is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss — in addition to, of course, the above list of amazing Christmas displays in New Jersey!
What is there to do during the holiday season in New Jersey?
We simply adore a good Christmas train, and luckily, there’s one here that you’ll definitely want to board! There’s a great annual Christmas train in New Jersey. The Black River Railroad Historical Trust’s North Pole Train is one of the most popular Christmas trains in the northeast. The two-hour journey features meetings with Santa Claus and even a holiday gift bag. Hop on board to head to the North Pole — it’s an experience sure to put you in the proper holiday spirit!
What are some beloved Christmas traditions in New Jersey?
Christmas in New Jersey is a magical time, and we’re all about visiting our small towns during the season. Why? Well, we’ve got many great little holiday towns that transform with the season. One of our very favorites is historic Smithville. The quaint town is filled with dozens of adorable shops, and each winter, there’s a beautiful light show on the lake that you won’t want to miss. Smithville is just what you need to get in the holiday spirit — have you visited this magical Christmas town before?
Address: North Main Street, N Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA
Address: Storybook Land, 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA
Address: The Quarter at Tropicana, 2821 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Address: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822, USA
Address: Gazebo On the Lake, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA
Address: Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055, USA
Address: 1 Carlson Court, jackson,nj
Address: 8 Timber Dr, Ocean Township, NJ 07712, USA
Address: Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
Address: Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
Address: Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 N Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA
Address: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
Address: Christmas Light Show, 265 Georgia Dr, Brick Township, NJ 08723, USA
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