Connecticut Lights

Join hundreds of others and start a family tradition of coming for a trolley ride during the holiday season. Whether you ride a closed car or brave the cold to ride the open "electric sleigh", we promise you a good time and one that you'll remember for years. Join your motormen in singing traditional Christmas carols as the trolley makes its way through the "Tunnel of Lights". When you return, head inside the Visitors Center which has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with model trains, decorations galore, and you can even buy a delicious cup of hot cocoa to sip as you enjoy the entertainment. Additionally, meet and pose for a picture with Santa. Santa will also have a gift for each child.

Whimsical holiday sights, familiar characters and local tributes will shine bright in over 35 scenes and 200 individual displays .

Fantasy of Lights in New Haven, CT, with its 60 animated light displays, is the perfect holiday attraction to get your family into the Christmas spirit.

Join us as we embark on a magical journey and celebrate the Christmas season. The Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited are by far our most popular trains of the year, running every weekend (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) from the day after thanksgiving all the way up to the weekend before Christmas Eve.

Looking for a different way to celebrate the holiday season? Then head down to Ivoryton for an incredible family event on December 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The village of Ivoryton will become the brightest village in Connecticut with over 350, 000 lights!

Discover a day of unforgettable fun at Lake Compounce, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America! With over 400 acres of unique and exciting thrilling rides and coasters for all ages, visit Lake Compounce for a day family fun.