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6 Holiday Light Shows To See In NJ That Are COVID-Friendly
Light shows across New Jersey are already popping up to brighten up the holiday season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW JERSEY — Light shows across New Jersey are already popping up to brighten up the holiday season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The socially-distanced-friendly light shows range from drive-thru shows to train rides to theme park adventures to hayrides. All of them will get you into the holiday spirit.
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- What: A drive-through holiday lights experience where guests can pile into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of their own car as they wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring favorite holiday themes and characters to life.
- When: Dec. 11 - Jan. 2; Sunday - Thursday 5 - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 5 - 11 p.m.
- Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel
- More Information: magicoflights.com
- What: Six Flags Great Adventure is delivering holiday magic with a focus on safety. Enjoy millions of glittering lights, delicious treats, thrilling rides and dazzling street entertainment. There are also two holiday-themed areas including the Wild Lights National Park where kids will soar on their favorite rides over illuminated animals inspired by the Wild Safari; and the Jolly Jamboree offering the warmth of a fire pit to roast s’mores, play holiday games and taste seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits.
- When: Dec. 11 - Jan. 3
- Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township
- More Information: sixflags.com
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- What: The drive-thru light show features dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday-themed displays to delight the entire family. Visitors are welcomed to bundle up in their car, pack a favorite snack or beverage and tune their radio to enjoy the synced light performance as they travel the more than 1-mile route through the holiday light show.
- When: Dec.. 11 - 30
- Where: Bridgeport Speedway, 83 Flood Gate Rd, Swedesboro
- More Information: southjerseylightshow.com
- What: The outdoor train ride goes through millions of Christmas lights. Guests can meet and greet with Santa and his elves in his workshop with a free photo op. Stories, photos, and chats with Mrs. Claus with a free photo op. Present from Santa. Holiday movie tent and picture opportunity with Snowman. Cookie treat. Walkthrough Holiday Village and visit the snack and toy cottage by the toy market.
- When: Dec. 11 - 29
- Where: DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton
- More Information: didonatofuncenter.com/magical-express
- What: Skylands Stadium will be dazzled with lights on a mile-long drive-thru course that now goes on the field. Plus a new and expanded outdoor village and winter carnival. The event is safe, spacious, and distanced.
- When: Dec. 11 - Jan. 3
- Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
- More Information: lightshow.skylandsstadium.com
- What: Meats, produce and fruits will be available to buy. And special Christmas-themed hayrides (Christmas lights will be all day into the night, animals will be viewed from the comfort of the tractor). Guests are invited to bring their own camera. Special local crafters will also be on site.
- When: Dec. 11 - 29
- Where: Norz Hill Farm, 120 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough
- More Information: pre-winter-farm-days
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