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Westchester’s Winter Wonderland (Hudson Valley) Credit: on Instagram Buffalo Select days on November 24, 2023–DecemThurs-Date Nights, December 14 ticket prices vary. Add a touch of romance to your garden experience with drinks, wine, cheese, and chocolate at the Gardens' Thurs-Date Nights!, a separate ticketed experience. Enjoy their poinsettia collections and tropical gardens, with the aim of connecting people to the natural world in a new way, inspiring peace and calmness. Surround yourself in stunning natural beauty and colorful lights in this mesmerizing after-dark experience housed within the historic Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This year the event is adding a brand new installation called “Dimensions” that features reflective orbs and mirrors that complement the Botanical Gardens’ annual Poinsettia Exhibit. Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions (Greater Niagara) Liverpool November 13, 2023–Janutickets are sold by the carload and must be purchased in advance, with pricing at $10 Monday–Thursday and $20 Friday-Sunday. One of the few drive-thru holiday light shows, you can enjoy two miles of beautiful holiday lights, including the Land of Oz and a twinkling fantasy forest, from the warmth and comfort of your car. This fantasy winter wonderland along Onondaga Lake is an awe-inspiring display of twinkling lights, colorful section arches, animated displays, and holiday cheer that goes for miles.

#MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS RIDES PLUS#

Harpursville November 9, 2023–Decemtickets range from $15.99-18.99 per person plus tax. See and feed hundreds of animals, including resident giraffes Johari & Alora! Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights is primarily a walk-through experience but a drive-thru only experience is offered on December 20, 2023. Marvel at over 1.5 million lights on display throughout the park, complete with the tallest fully lit tree in the area and live reindeer! Stop in at Santa’s workshop for photos with the man in red every Friday and Saturday. See spectacular holiday lights and get up close with animals at the same time at Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. Jungle Bells Holiday Lights at Animal Adventure Park (Central New York) Bethel November 24, 2023–Decemtickets start at $30 per car one ticket per carload. Double up on the holiday fun by pairing your light show experience with the Gingerbread Build & Sip (December 17), shop artisan goods at the Holiday Market (December 9, 16, 23), or indulge in a Sweets & Treats Box for four, available as an add-on with your purchase, excluding Mondays. Located at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in the scenic Sullivan Catskills, enjoy the holiday lights from the comfort of your car along a 1.7-mile route through new and returning themed areas, from Candy Cane Lane and Groovy Way, to the Enchanted Forest and Holidays Around The World. Head on down to the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival for a drive-thru holiday light show powered by Healey Brothers.

When: Partial schedule November 24-December 10 Daily December 15-January 1, 2023

Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show (Catskills) East Meadow November 9, 2023–Janutimed ticketing prices vary. This year Luminocity has teamed up with the Long Island Children’s Museum to help create exclusive new displays like Under Water World, a magical ocean of lights. Prepare to be amazed in Butterfly Grove, visit royalty at the Queen’s Castle, gaze up at a giant Wonderland tea party, and more. Go on a journey through shimmering lands as you explore this year’s theme, “Wonder Journey,” which brings art, light, and color to life through remarkable displays amid 17-plus acres.

LuminoCity Festival is returning to Long Island, with the 2023 event at Eisenhower Park! Celebrate the holiday season with glowing sculptures, magical winter lights, and immersive exhibits in a dazzling display of light and color. Originally published LuminoCity Festival (Long Island) Call ahead and check websites and social media to make sure attractions and amenities are open and available. Individual businesses or attractions may require mask wearing. Masks are encouraged, but optional in most settings per New York State guidelines. Winter is here and the night skies are getting brighter across New York State! So put on your favorite sweater and have your hot chocolate at the ready, because you won’t want to miss these magical winter lights festivals, lantern displays, and holiday light spectaculars.

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