Holiday/Christmas Lights
Grab those kids, put them in their pajamas, prepare a thermos filled with hot chocolate and take a road trip to check out some of Connecticut’s best holiday light shows. If you know of a holiday light display our readers/viewers will enjoy, please email at sandrakm@macaronikid.com
Fantasy of Lights, Light House Point Park, New Haven, CT
Check out over 60 attractions that include animated and LED light displays! While you're there, share your experience with your friends on social media using #fantasyoflights. You can show off your favorite displays all while participating in a great cause. So whether it's your first or twentieth year enjoying the Fantasy of Lights, get ready to be dazzled by over 100,000 lights! Cars $10, mini bus $25, full size bus $50 Hours, Sunday through Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm, Friday through Sunday 5 pm to 10 pm
Holiday Lights - Lake Compounce
Festive activities include a spectacular light show every half hour at the main gate, featuring tens of thousands of dancing lights set to holiday music. Kiddieland rides and family-themed rides, the train is transformed into the North Pole Railway and operated by a very special train conductor with a magical holiday story to tell. There will strolling carolers, ice carving, and festive entertainment including clowns and lots of holiday characters. Indoor activities include cookie decorating and gingerbread house making. Children can create their letter to Santa. Children can enjoy Story Time with Mrs. Clause. Select weekends Only
Wonderland at Roseville, 226 Roseville Terrace, Fairfield
Every year Wonderland at Roseville goes all out to bring you a holiday lighting spectacular sure to please your family. Visitors will find Santas, train sets, nutcracker displays, Christmas buildings and so much more. Donations are accepted, and go to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Sun-Thur 5-9pm; Fri & Sat 5-11pm
Kings Highway Christmas Lights, 2011 Kings Highway, Fairfield
When you are done viewing the Wonderland of Roseville display – head over to Kings Highway Christmas Lights. Another crowd pleaser guaranteed even to get Scrooge in the holiday spirit! To thank them for their efforts, bring along an unwrapped toy or canned goods for local families in need.
Daily 5-10pm
Christmas Lights, 20 MacDonald Rd., Trumbull
This display in one of my favorites it’s in the Nichol’s area of Trumbull. The lighting show coordinates with Christmas tunes on 97.3FM
The Christmas House, 258 Main Street, Torrington
This place is one of a kind and will leave you in awe! Tons of sparkling lights at the Christmas House – holiday lights, Santas, Nutcracker, handmade décor, a snow village, and more. Tons of visitors flock to this house during the holiday season so be prepared to wait. It is definitely worth the drive.
Festival of Silver Lights, Hubbard Park, Meriden
Over 200,000 lights can be found at this park for your viewing pleasure. 300 lighted characters throughout the park, tree display all in its natural beauty.
http://www.ctvisit.com/Events/summary/festival-of-silver-lights/4533
