The Best Places to See Christmas Lights in New Jersey

Denise  Hahn
Every year I speak with family and friends and hunt the internet for the best Christmas light displays in New Jersey. Everyone of all ages are always amazed at the residential homes that go above and beyond to make the holidays so special. The following is a listing of Christmas lights in New Jersey that are worth the trip. Hopefully, this will help you take the initial search out of your trip! Enjoy! If you know of other great finds, please leave a comment.

Did you know that New Jersey is home to the first electric Christmas lights? Thomas Edison showed of his new electric Christmas lights in his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey in the year 1880. Outdoor Christmas lights were not introduced to the public until 1927-1928!

South Jersey
265 Georgia Drive, Brick, NJ

Home has in excess of 20,000 lights, fishing Santa (mechanized), 28ft tall Patriotic (RWB) tree all connected to 64 LOR channels and a few X-10 circuits.

117 Virginia Avenue, Westmont, NJ

Hours are 5pm till 11pm every day December 1st thru January.

Pitman Light Display, North Avenue, Pitman, NJ

Located in the in the Grove Section of Pitman, which is a block off of S. Broadway. The display includes numerous homes and you can actually walk through the yards.

Love Lights, 6 Glenn Forge Drive, Sicklerville, NJ

Over 8000 lights, all computer controlled, FM transmitter.
Central Jersey

13 Sterling Court, East Brunswick, NJ

In 2008 the entire display was completed by their teenager. It consisted of 110,000 lights, 8 inflatables, and 100 various yard decorations. They also have a annual Santa night.

Tom and Krys' Winter Wonderland, 10 Central Avenue, Old Bridge, NJ

Display has more than 100,000 lights and a 22 foot Christmas tree entirely made of lights and synchronized to a selection of music. Hours are 5-9 PM.
Brown Family Lights, 316 Dey Grove Road, Monroe, New Jersey
Over 80,000 computer animated lights set to music in 2009. Starts December 1, 2009. Set your radio station to 95.3 FM.

Brotherhood Street, Piscataway, New Jersey
Over 10000 lights and over 120 computer controlled channels. Many handmade projects on display.

Bernard Street, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Off of Princeton Pike, before Lawrence High School. Shows from 5:30pm-9pm, Sun-Thursday, Friday and Saturday till 10:00 pm. Tune to 102.3FM when your pulling up.

127 Hidden Trail, North Plainfield, New Jersey

Includes 22,000 lights, animated Santa's workshop in the garage, back yard filled with light up deer and trees, huge animated Santa in front window.

North Jersey

136 Arnot Street, Lodi, NJ 07644

As of 2007 the display featured almost 45,000 lights, synchronized to music by 102 computer channels. The music can be heard over 4 outdoor speakers and is broadcast over 91.3 FM. Other features include a nativity, polar bear scene, Santa's Workshop, Snowman Snowball Fight, shooting stars, and a bubble blower for a snow effect.

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  • Denise Hahn12/5/2011

    What is the address in Cranbury, NJ? Is it Main Street?

  • Megan11/30/2011

    My house on Woodland Trail in Hardyston, NJ is really good too. My dad and brother have been working really hard and it looks amazing! And they say they`re not done yet. We`ve already probably got more lights then everyone else in our lake community combined!!

  • T. C.12/21/2010

    There is 2 houses on Cori St in Sayreville that also have beautiful displays! :)

  • ryan12/19/2010

    not so much at 117 Virginia in 2010

  • aalva12/12/2010

    The PNC Arts Center doesn't have their Holiday Lights display this year 2010.

  • Koochi12/4/2010

    Check out the Elvis Holiday House in Mahwah!!!

  • The Cogman12/17/2009

    Jimbo, you maniac! This is what you always aspired to. You're the Clark Griswold of the Jersey Shore! Love and Merry Christmas, Cogman and Helen!!!

  • Mommy Elf12/13/2009

    We checked out Brotherhood Street and were very disappointed. As there was no display at all :(

  • Denise Hahn11/30/2009

    Where is the Edison lights located at? What road? South or North Ed? Thanks!

  • Stiles Claus11/30/2009

    "That House On Stiles" in Edison, NJ boasts over 5,000 lights all synchronized to 5 holiday tracks, and transmitted to your car's FM radio! Join the fanclub at facebook.com/thathouseonstiles

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