Lower Hudson Valley Christmas Lights: 17 Places to See Dazzling Holiday Light Displays
Wow your kids by taking them to see some of the best Christmas lights in Rockland County, Westchester Count, and more this holiday season.
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Though a bit further away, the drive-thru holiday light show in the Sullivan Catskills is worth the trip. Drive 1.7 miles of illuminated lights and stop by the Holiday Hub for seasonal refreshments. Through Jan. 2, 2022: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 5-10pm. Check the website for prices.
Christmas Lights in Ulster County
1. A Frosty Fest
778 Broadway, Ulster Park
845-339-2666 x10
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Start your illuminated adventure with a drive-through experience through an animated musical light show. Then, come inside to visit with Santa, enjoy seasonal treats, and take lots of fun photos. Through Dec. 19: Friday, 6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 4:30pm. Tickets are $22.90; $18.90 children younger than 12. Kids ages 2 and younger are free.
Christmas Lights in NJ
1. Orchard of Lights
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
201-666-0472
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Drive through a guided tour of 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays. Enjoy hot cocoa in the retail farm market, take pictures with Santa, make s’mores, and more. Through Dec. 29. Check the website for a complete schedule and prices.
2. Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
94 Championship Place, Augusta
973-383-7644
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This mile-long drive-thru holiday light experience features more than 2 million sparkling lights. After your drive-thru adventure, stop by the Christmas Village to ride the Ferris wheel and carousel, go ice-skating, meet Santa and enjoy seasonal food and drinks. Through Jan. 9, 2022 on select days; visit the website for a complete schedule and ticket information.
3. Martorana Christmas House
396 Fairfield Road, Wayne
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Stop by this decorated house in Wayne, NJ, to see a crowd of festive inflatables starring Santa, reindeer, and many other holiday characters (8am-12pm) and enjoy holiday lights (4pm-12am) throughout the holiday season.
4. Six Flags Great Adventure’s Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
732-928-2000
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Enjoy glittering lights, festive snacks, and take a spin on your favorite rides at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park. Through Jan. 2, 2022. Check the website for a complete schedule and prices.
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Here at Rockland Parent, we have everything you need to have a great holiday season, including where to take photos with Santa, places to donate toys to children in need, Nutcracker performances, farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree, and more!