Lake Compounce Glows Up for the Holidays

The Beloved Holiday Tradition Has Been Nominated as a USA Today 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Event

The holidays are getting a glow-up. Lake Compounce, America’s first amusement park and a New England gem, is flipping the switch on Holiday Lights; lighting up the night sky for 14 dazzling days of pure festive energy.

Celebrating 13 years of tradition and togetherness, the park transforms into a winter wonderland starting Friday, November 28 at 4 p.m. Think: over 500,000 lights, Connecticut’s tallest Christmas tree, Santa meet-and-greets, and sweet treats that taste like nostalgia.

And this year, the vibes are official; Holiday Lights has been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10Best Theme Park Holiday Events in the country. Fans can show love by voting once daily through December 1, with winners dropping December 10.

So bundle up, pull up, and catch the sparkle. Because at Lake Compounce, the holidays don’t just shine, they glow different. Check out some details below!

  • Connecticut’s Tallest Christmas Tree – Standing at 100 feet tall and lighting up the park’s Main Gate with more than 120 thousand lights, the tree offers a stunning backdrop for what is sure to be the most magical time of the year.  
  • Meet and Greet with Santa – The big man in red is making his list, checking it twice, and meeting with New England residents each operating day from November 28 through December 21 inside the Starlight Theatre.  
  • Family-Friendly Activities – Santa’s helpers will guide families through a variety of holiday themed activities every night of Holiday Lights including letter writing to Santa, personalized ornament making, Dance Parties, and more. 
  • Festive Foods and Beverages – Visitors will be delighted by a variety of holiday flavors and treats all season long. Festive dishes include a Holiday Dinner complete with classic favorites like smoked turkey legs, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry and seasonal treats like roasted nuts and s’mores, hot chocolate, eggnog, and more.  

“As we celebrate Holiday Lights, we’re filled with gratitude for the families who have made this tradition part of their holidays year after year,” said Doug Hemphill, General Manager at Lake Compounce. “We’re honored that Holiday Lights has been nominated as one of the best holiday events in the country and we can’t wait to open the gates to welcome our guests back for Holiday Lights 2025 to experience the magic of the holidays.” 

Alongside the park’s show-stopping light displays, guests can still catch the classics: the Carousel, the North Pole Express, and even Boocifer’s Haunted Holiday at Ghost Hunt — because who says spooky season can’t crash the holidays?

The magic runs Fridays (4–9 p.m.), Saturdays (3–9 p.m.), and Sundays (3–8 p.m.), from November 28 through December 28 — a full month of nostalgia, sparkle, and family-friendly joy.

And the best part? Tickets are just $19.99, that’s 50% off the Main Gate price. Each ticket hooks you up with access to all the rides, attractions, Santa meet-and-greets, and good vibes you can handle.

Because at Lake Compounce, the holidays aren’t just celebrated, they’re experienced.

Purchase your tickets for Holiday Lights here.

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