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Monmouth County has two of the biggest holiday light shows in New Jersey plus smaller, old-fashioned evenings at the shore and in Allaire Village. Here are the 2026 holiday light displays in Monmouth County, NJ, in the order they open, with hours and prices from the organizers.
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U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
- Town: Cream Ridge (Upper Freehold)
- Where: Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Road
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Holland Ridge turns its tulip farm into a walk-through winter display, complete with a lit windmill and light tunnels. The farm is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Tickets are sold online and are required for everyone ages 3 and up. Santa Meet and Greet is $20 per family Monday to Thursday and $30 per family Friday to Sunday, offered November 27 and 28, December 4 to 6 and December 11 to 23. Private Cozy Cabins for up to 10 people are $150 Monday to Thursday and $200 Friday to Sunday, on top of general admission.
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
- Town: Holmdel
- Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway
- When: Friday, November 20, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This is a drive-through show, so you stay in the car and pay one price per vehicle as you roll past LED scenes and digital animations.
Santa Saver tickets, sold online through November 19, are $29.99 for any day or $25.99 for Monday to Thursday and work all season. November-only standard car tickets are $22 online or $30 at the gate and are not valid in December. A season pass for unlimited visits is $89.99.
Red Bank Town Lighting
- Town: Red Bank
- Where: Broad Street, downtown Red Bank
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Admission: Free
The Borough Council officially lights up downtown Red Bank around 8 p.m., after a Holiday Express concert. Downtown stays lit for the season, so it is worth a stroll on any December night.
The Holiday Evening Stroll at Allaire Village
- Town: Wall
- Where: The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue
- When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 11 and 12 and December 18 and 19, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $12 per person; ages 3 and under free
Walk the illuminated 19th century village at your own pace, then gather for the tree lighting at 7 p.m. in front of the Allaire Mansion. Buy tickets in advance.
The Christmas Light Show
- Town: Belmar
- Where: Belmar Plaza, 704 Belmar Plaza
- When: Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Admission: Free; suggested donation $15 per person or $25 per family
This neighborhood show has been running since 2004 and returns for two nights only. Donations benefit RallyCap Sports.
Arrive 20 minutes early and dress warm. The organizers post weather updates on their website after 2 p.m. on show days.
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