The Best Local Holiday Lights: Where to Go and What to See

Nothing beats the beauty of winter lights and South Jersey has some amazing places to visit! You can enjoy classic holiday scenes and dazzling displays! Some are free and some have a fee, but they are all worth it. Don’t miss the chance to capture the magic. Bring your camera and your holiday cheer!

Celebration oF LIGHTS

Now – December 30th
Admission to the sale is free and features discounts of 30% to 70% off original prices on a wide selection of handcrafted ceramic and glass items. The event will feature three sections of unique pottery and glass pieces, the sale includes Resident Potter Terry Plasket and the WheatonArts’ Associate Potters, Samantha Bartlett, Tessa Carlton, Clint Hunter, Amy Reilly, and Phyllis Seidner.

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Diggerland

Now – January 12th
Join us for our Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show and experience a light show like no other. Drive a course through America’s only construction theme & water park to witness lights, holiday displays, tunnels, and our very own radio station to fill your car with holiday spirit! Make Diggerland a family holiday tradition!

Dickens Festival

Now – January 12th

Once a year, Main Street in Medford, NJ will be transformed into a quaint winter wonderland, featuring holiday festivities galore with an old-time flair. The festival is free and typically attracts more than 10,000 people from Medford and many surrounding communities. Locals never fail to catch up with old friends on the street; there’s something for everyone! This event is hosted by the local business owners that form the Main Street Merchants.

Holiday Studio Sale

Now – December 8th
It’s free to shop the Sale! This highly anticipated sale features discounted prices on a wide selection of handcrafted ceramic and glass items. A table will be set up for visitors to create their own unique gift tags for all the perfect gifts they find. Proceeds from the sale support individual artists and arts programming at WheatonArts.

The Cooks Tour of Moorestown in Moorestown

December 4, 2024
We are excited to invite our friends and community to the 58th Cooks Tour of Moorestown! Hosted by the Virtua Memorial Auxiliaries, proceeds from this beloved holiday house tour will help Virtua Health provide free cancer screenings for our neighbors in need.

Winterfest in Historic Smithville Park

November 23 – January 06
December in Smithville is a Winter Wonderland! When you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, plan a day at Smithville to slow it down, enjoy your family and be reminded of the simpler pleasures of the holidays. Smithville in December is just what your holidays need!

Holiday Light Show

Everyday in December 
Stop by Historic Smithville to watch an orchestrated show of lights and music on Lake Meone. The free show runs each night from dark (5:30pm) to 8:30pm…Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the Holiday spirit.

Mount Holly Holiday House Tour

December 6th
March on downtown to watch the Mount Holly Tree Lighting & Parade!   It will surely get you into the holiday spirit by attending the Township’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, corner of Main Street & Mill St.  Join Santa Claus in the parade down Main Street as we kick off the holiday season 6-9 PM!  Take a train ride through town, stop inside the snow globe & watch the parade!  A fun evening for the whole family!

Woodstown by Candlelight

December 6th
Celebrate the yuletide season aboard Woodstown Central Railroad’s annual Candlelight Limited! As you embark on this holiday excursion, guests will climb aboard our beautifully restored 1930s train cars. Once aboard, guests will be taken back in time to a more traditional Christmas experience with our plush seats and holiday decorations adorned throughout.

Salem’s Yuletide Tour of Homes

December 7th
Climb aboard for a brief visit with Santa during Salem’s “Yuletide Tour of Homes” event on the Woodstown Central Railroad. As Christmas music plays from above, spend some quality time with family as you travel down the tracks in a restored 1930s passenger train.

The Rotary Club of Hammonton Presents The 2nd Annual WinterFest 

December 7th
Shop curated crafts, food trucks, sweet treats, wreaths, poinsettias and grave blankets. Enjoy holiday music from the Hammonton High School music department, seasonal decor, kids’ activities, carriage rides and pictures with Santa and his sleigh. Make s’mores around a fire pit.

2024 SJ Christmas Lights

Every year Wendy Sparks comprises a list of the best free Christmas Light Displays in South Jersey! The list has over 100 houses and stops to visit dazzling holiday light displays with the whole family. This is the ultimate Christmas Light lists!
  • 129 Spring House Rd, Cherry Hill
  • 208 Gibbons Ct., Atco
  • 2261 Gennesse Ave, Atco
  • 7 Yale Rd, Atco
  • 105 West Williams Ave, Barrington
  • 3406 Davis Rd, Barrington
  • 401 Albany Ave, Barrington
  • 413 South Arthur Dr. Edgewater Park
  • 1716 King Street, Blackwood
  • 311 Harrison Ave, Blackwood
  • 62 Cranford Rd, Turnersville
  • 1017 Merry Mount Ave, North Blackwood
  • 174 Greenview Ct, Clarksboro
  • 2 Charter Oak Road, Clementon
  • 31 Lincoln Drive, Laurel Spings
  • 703 W Broad St, Gibbstown
  • 14 Cherry St., Glassboro
  • 25 E Judith Drive, Hammonton
  • 489 N Chew Road, Hammonton
  • 35 Peregrine Drive, Voorhees
  • 3 Westbury Drive, Lumberton
  • 11 Pelham Drive, West Deptford
  • 1167 Lewis Terrace, West Deptford
  • 290 Montgomery Dr, Mantua
  • 2 Bergan Court, Marlton
  • 211 Bass Road, Marlton Lakes
  • 308 Brandywine Dr. Marlton
  • 12 Kirkwood Drive, Mount Laurel
  • 176 Prairie View Lane, Mickleton
  • 5 Campbell Ct, Mickleton
  • 720 Kings Highway, Mickleton
  • 214 3rd Ave, Mount Ephraim
  • 448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill ($)
  • 1317 Commissioners Road, South Harrison
  • 603 Delaware Ave, Palmyra
  • 108 Pear St., Palmyra
  • 127 Nassau Ave, Paulsboro
  • 28 N. Golfwood Ave., Carneys Point
  • 328 Ives Ave. Carneys Point
  • 110 Penn Beach Dr, Pennsville
  • 13 E Pittsfield St, Pennsville
  • 134 North Ave, Pitman
  • 23 Euclid Ave, Pitman
  • 32 Bellevue Ave, Pitman
  • 410 Elm Ave, Pitman
  • 90 East Holly Ave., Pitman
  • 1605 2nd St, Delanco
  • 5 Olmsted Lane. Cinnaminson
  • 113 Parry Rd, Cinnaminson
  • 28 Newell Rd, Mannington
  • 308 Beasley Neck Rd, Salem
  • 22 Wrenfield Drive, Sewell
  • 29 Meadowview Drive, Sewell
  • 62 E Meadowbrook Circle, Sicklerville
  • 12 Derby Rd, Swedesboro
  • 205 Glen Haven Ct, Swedesboro
  • 22 Buttonwood Place, Swedesboro
  • 6 Blue Spruce Lane, Woolwich
  • 908 Oldmans Creek, Swedesboro
  • 71 Powell Place, Tabernacle
  • 90 Stokes Road, Shamong
  • 38 Oriental Road, Shamong
  • 1201 Treasure Lane, West Deptford
  • 1738 3rd Street, West Deptford
  • 1651 Holly Pkwy, Williamstown
  • 309 Bayard Dr, Williamstown
  • 437 Florence Blvd., Williamstown
  • 490 Larch Ct. Williamstown
  • 740 Tutor Lane, Williamstown
  • 105 Branchwood Dr, Deptford
  • 320 Driscoll Ave, Woodbury
  • 9 Taylor Lane, Deptford
  • 16 Lee St, Woodstown
  • 336 Lincoln Rd, Pilesgrove
  • 564 Stonewall Dr., Galloway
  • 73 Honey Suckle Lane, Cape May Courthouse
  • 100 Offshore Rd, Egg Harbor
  • 15 Poplar Ave. Egg Harbor Twp.
  • 805 Bayview Rd, Rio Grande
  • 22 Nestler Rd, Bridgeton
  • 372 Macanippuck Road, Bridgeton
  • 4 Eleanor St, Bridgeton
  • 5 Swallow Lane, Bridgeton
  • 52 Beebe Run Rd, Bridgeton
  • 569 Willow St, Bridgeton
  • 9 Eugene Ct., Bridgeton
  • 94 Parvins Mill Road, Bridgeton
  • 335 Woodruff Road, Bridgeton
  • 7 Holly Hills Lane, Bridgeton
  • 1176 Lake Point Cv. Pittsgrove
  • 1410 Centerton Rd, Pittsgrove
  • 182 Porchtown Rd, Pittsgrove
  • 44 Creamer Dr, Elmer
  • 980 Almond Rd, Elmer
  • 981 Crowpond Road, Pittsgrove
  • 1312 Fries Mill Rd, Franklinville
  • 1315 Porchtown Road, Franklinville
  • 1330 Stanton Ave, Franklinville
  • 18 Pine Street, Franklinville
  • 53 Tern Drive, Franklinville
  • 1001 Bridgeton Road, Greenwich
  • 9558 Noble Street, Mauricetown
  • 1104 Yellow wood Terrace, Millville
  • 539 Carlton Ave, Millville
  • 545 Carlton Ave, Millville
  • 708 S 3rd St. Millville
  • 121 Richwood Rd, Monroeville
  • 239 Clayton Ave, Monroeville
  • 396 Elk Rd, Monroeville
  • 103 Hunter Dr., Newfield
  • 212 Fir Avenue, Richland
  • 1026 East Park Ave, Vineland
  • 1584 S East Ave, Vineland
  • 2320 Musterel Lane, Vineland
  • 533 Mayfair St, Vineland
  • 1 Exeter court, Bordentown
  • 1054 Red Line Road,  New Castle
  • 1901 Prior Road,  Wilmington