From Grand Illumination at the Conference House to neighborhoods all decorated for the holidays, here’s where you can see amazing Staten Island Christmas lights, plus Christmas lights in NJ, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. These Christmas-light displays are an easy and exciting way to get into the holiday spirit, especially in the New York area.
Staten Island Christmas Lights
Find Christmas Lights In Staten Island In Your Neighborhood!
You can see spectacular Christmas lights in Staten Island. The Facebook group Staten Island Christmas Houses posts an annual list of some of the brightest and most beautifully decorated homes in Staten Island. The list, featuring a thread of photos, is updated regularly throughout the season. So bundle up, and head out to see some of the best Staten Island Christmas lights displays in the borough! And don’t forget to attend a Christmas tree lighting on the island, too!
The DiMartino Home Lights for Life Christmas Display
107 Sharrotts Road
This beautiful annual display located on the South Shore raises money for the Staten Island University Hospital Pediatric Cancer Unit in memory of Debra Ann DiMartino, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001. Each holiday season, the DiMartino home features animatronic scenes including Christmas carolers, Mrs. Claus baking gingerbread, a Santa Claus train and lots more to create a breathtaking community Christmas village.
Grand Illumination at the Conference House
Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee St.
Dec. 3, 4:30pm
Head to the historic ceremonial lighting of the Conference House and enjoy free apple cider and cookies.
2nd Annual 189 and 191 Cotter Ave. Christmas House Lighting
189 and 191 Cotter Ave.
Starting Sunday, Dec. 3; every night during the holiday season 5-10pm
Bring the family to see this 2nd annual Christmas House Lighting.
Ariemma’s Garden Center
1802 Hylan Blvd.
It’s hard to miss this beautifully illuminated shop when driving on Hylan Boulevard in Dongan Hills during the holiday season. Each year, Ariemma’s has an array of holiday decorations to browse, including illuminated pieces, snow globes and so much more.
Manhattan Christmas Lights
Rockefeller Center Tree
30 Rockefeller Plaza
The world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit daily from 5am-12am until Jan. 13 at 10pm. On Christmas Day, the tree is lit for 24 hours and on New Year’s Eve it is lit from 5am to 9pm.
Luminaries
Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St.
Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 8am-10pm
See a display of colorful lanterns created for Brookfield Place by the LAB at Rockwell Group. Interact with the magic of 640 lanterns that dance in a symphony of colors and intensity. See a full schedule online.
Light Up the Village Festival
8th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Dec. 1, 3-7pm
Enjoy free kids’ activities, live music, Christmas tree vendors and more.
Shine Bright at Hudson Yards
The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 20 Hudson Yards
Nov.13 – Jan. 7
At this event, there will be over two million twinkling lights covering 115 miles, highlighted by 725 lit-up Evergreen trees and up to 32’ tall set-pieces in the shape of hot air balloons suspended in The Great Room of The Shops & Restaurants. Free and open to the public.
Bronx Christmas Lights
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.
Check the website for dates and hours.
At the train show, visitors will see model trains zip through a display of more than 190 New York landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium. Each miniature landmark will be re-created from natural materials that are signatures of the season, including leaves and bark. At NYBG GLOW, visitors will enjoy thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient lights and sound and picture-perfect installations that create a breathtaking scene.
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd.
Check the schedule online.
During the evenings, the Bronx Zoo comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo.
Queens Christmas Lights
NYC Winter Lantern Festival
Queens County Farm Museum, 75-50 Little Neck Parkway
Fridays-Sundays, 5-9pm through Jan. 7.
The Winter Lantern Festival transforms the Queens County Farm Museum into a spectacular world of light featuring more than 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns and lights.
Brooklyn Christmas Lights
Lightscape
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave.
Select nights through Jan. 1; see the website for dates and times.
This after-dark, illuminated trail returns with new works of art. Experience the garden under moonlight and enjoy seasonal treats and festive music.
Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights is known for some of the most over-the-top Christmas lights in New York. Elaborate displays spill over homes, roofs, and gardens each year. You can even sign up for a bus or walking tour to see the displays. More information about tours is available on the website.
New Jersey Christmas Lights
Holiday Lights Spectacular
Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Check the schedule online.
Enjoy a stroll through this New Jersey zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of over 50 winter and animal characters.
Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Storybook Land, 6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
See the calendar on the website.
Watch as Santa Claus waves his magic wand and lights the park with over 1 million lights for the holiday season. Visit the website for more information.
Let it Glow a Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Check the schedule online.
Enjoy a walk throughout the zoo with larger than life lanterns of animals and nature. Get tickets online.
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