Last updated: November 11, 2024
Everything you need for a festive season in Elmwood Park is in our comprehensive guide. Discover all the top events and activities. From Elmwood Park regulars to first-time explorers, our guide highlights the season's best activities.
This holiday season, the Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center transforms the landscape into a dazzling display of illuminated scenes that visitors can enjoy from the comfort of their vehicles. Another engaging event is the Orchard of Lights, where guests can stroll through beautifully lit pathways filled with whimsical decorations. And the Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a drive-through experience filled with vibrant festive lights and holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Elmwood Park Holiday Light Displays
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
- What to Expect
- Dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience with life-sized characters.
- Description
- At Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, drive through 2.5 miles of spectacular holiday light displays featuring larger-than-life characters like Holiday Barbie and Bigfoot Monster Truck. Enjoy LED technology and digital animations, including a Blizzard Tunnel and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas.
- Where
- Holmdel | More Info : Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Orchard of Lights
- What to Expect
- Guided holiday light tour with festive activities.
- Description
- Take a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. Enjoy hot cocoa and treats in the retail farm market, take pictures with Santa, make your own s’mores, and listen to Santa’s singing reindeer.
- Where
- Hillsdale | More Info : Orchard of Lights
Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and sound show with 30-foot tall Christmas trees and four magical tunnels.
- Description
- Over 1.5 million lights are animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes, creating a spectacular drive-thru experience at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds.
- Where
- East Brunswick | More Info : Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru
Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo
- What to Expect
- Extensive animal-themed light installations throughout a working zoo environment
- Description
- The Turtle Back Zoo transforms into a vibrant display of lights each holiday season. Visitors can stroll through enchanting pathways illuminated by thousands of sparkling bulbs, showcasing unique animal-themed light displays. The atmosphere is filled with joy as families gather to enjoy the luminous surroundings and various seasonal activities, creating lasting memories.
- Where
- West Orange | More Info : Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo