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Put the kids in their PJs, fill up the travel mugs with hot cocoa, and drive through one of these festive light displays! This stress-free cruise through a holiday wonderland has become one of our favorite seasonal traditions. We think you’ll want to make it a part of your merry memories too!
Festival of Silver Lights Meriden; November 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023; daily from dusk to dawn; FREE.
Hubbard Park 999 West Main Street., Meriden, CT (OAAM approved since 2012!)
Bright Nights Springfield, MA; November 23, 2022 – January 1, 2023; Monday-Thursday & Sunday from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday & Holidays 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. $23/car (Special discount on Tuesdays December 6th & 13th! Just $10/car!). Tickets must be purchased in advance online or at Big Y World Class Market. BUY TICKETS
Forest Park, 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA (OAAM approved since 2012!)
Fantasy of Lights New Haven; November 18, 2022 – December 31, 2022; Sunday-Thursday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m; $10/car. BUY TICKETS
Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT (OAAM approved since 2013!)
Magic of Lights East Hartford; November 23, 2022 – January 1, 2023; Open every evening from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Ticket prices start at $18/car when purchased online. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. BUY TICKETS
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT **Enter on Silver Lane at East Gate**(OAAM approved since 2021!)
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