Experience Winter WonderLights: New Jersey’s Ultimate Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
Difficulty
easy
Duration
20–30 minutes
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Overview
Drive through over two million synchronized holiday lights at Winter WonderLights in East Brunswick, NJ. This family-friendly show combines dazzling displays, festive music, and new animated features for a magical seasonal outing.
General Admission
General Admission • New Jersey's largest animated Christmas light show drive thru!
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About This Adventure
Experience the magic of the holiday season with a spectacular drive-thru light show featuring over 2 million synchronized lights and festive displays celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa. Enjoy the comfort of your car as you explore dazzling scenes, including a towering gingerbread house and a tribute to first responders.
Join us for the holiday season!
Rates
$30 per car Sunday - Thursday $35 per car Friday and Saturday $40 per car for 12/20- 12/28
Drive-thru hours
Everyday - 5:30pm - 10:00pm (gate to enter closes at 9:45pm) Dec 20, 2024 - Dec 28, 204 - 5:30pm - 11:00PM (gate to enter closes at 10:45pm)
About
Our family owned business has a long history. Creating amazing Christmas light shows has been a family passion and tradition for over 2 decades. What started as a display at home for friends and neighbors, has grown in to this unforgettable experience at Middlesex County Fair Grounds. Winter WonderLights drive thru now has over 1.5 million lights animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes. We have twelve 20’ trees, the 200’ tunnel of lights, a tribute to our first responders and tons of other stunning, larger-than-life holiday themed displays for the entire family – all synchronized to the music playing your in car! We are incredibly proud to be a local family owned business and are always looking forward to the growth and excitement that lays ahead.
Come make us part of your family’s holiday tradition as you join us on a journey celebrating the season's wonderful holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa). Park is a 3/4 mile long drive and open 7 days a week. Come check out all the new displays we have added this year programed to holiday favorite songs.
What to bring
Guests are welcomed to bundle up in their car, bring your snacks/beverages and tune their radio to enjoy the show to give you an incredible experience.
Vehicles MUST be UNDER 9 feet high, no wider than 8 feet wide and no longer than 22 feet in length. NO BUSES. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Avoid Traffic
Plan to reach the park shortly after opening at 5:30 PM to minimize wait times, especially on weekends and holidays.
Have Your Ticket Ready
Keep your QR code accessible on your phone or printed to ensure quick entry through the gate.
Use Your Car’s FM Radio
Tune in to the designated FM radio station upon entering to enjoy the show’s synchronized music experience.
Follow Vehicle Size Restrictions
Ensure your vehicle is under 9 feet tall, 8 feet wide, and 22 feet long to gain admission; oversized vehicles are not permitted.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer occasionally seen near park edges
- Owls that inhabit surrounding woodlands during winter
History
Winter WonderLights began over 20 years ago as a family passion project and has grown into one of New Jersey’s largest holiday light displays.
Conservation
The event encourages visitors to stay in vehicles to reduce foot traffic impact, and uses LED lights to conserve energy while maximizing brightness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Working FM Radio
Necessary to hear the synchronized holiday music broadcast throughout the show.
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Warm Blankets
Keep warm if you want to enjoy the experience with your car windows down or top down.
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Camera or Smartphone
Capture magical photos of the light tunnels and larger-than-life displays from inside your vehicle.
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Charged Mobile Device
Useful for displaying your QR code ticket and accessing navigation or information if needed.
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