There’s just something about holiday lights that makes people happy.
Maybe it’s all the bright, pretty lights, some accompanied by Christmas music, that just puts people in a good mood (unless you are a Scrooge or the Grinch). And it’s sad when it’s time for the trees and lights to be put away, right?
Well, residents of the Philadelphia area, including South Jersey, have plenty of light displays for you to see.
Some of them are drive-thru experiences, while others you can walk through. Most require tickets in advance.
Here are some places to consider:
Musical light show hayride, Johnson’s Corner Farm, Medford, NJ
From Nov. 21 through Dec. 23, folks may board a tractor to ride through a light show across the farm.
Visitors are surrounded by a light show set to Christmas tunes as you view the farm with decorated barns, tractors and farmhouses.
There is also a “Fire and Lights in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal Farm” option available. It includes the light show on the lake in the animal farm.
Pre-purchasing tickets is highly recommended.
Go: 133 Church Road; johnsonsfarm.com/events/musical-lightshow-hayride-2.
Holiday light show at Diggerland, West Berlin, NJ
The construction-themed park turns into a winter wonderland this time of year. Lights adorn trucks and other construction vehicles, and a full drive-thru light show is offered.
A truck is adorned with holiday lights at Diggerland USA in West Berlin.
Dates for the light show are through Jan. 11 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on select dates. Check their website.
The ticket is not valid for general admission to Diggerland USA.
Go: 100 Pinedge Drive; diggerlandusa.com.
Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail, Indian Acres Tree Farm, Medford, NJ
Thousands of lights illuminate the sky as visitors walk the half-mile trail through the woods and live Christmas tree fields.
There are snowmen and trees made from upcycled materials from the farm. The trail features miniature scenes, including a fairy garden.
It’s open during select dates from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30.
There are Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer photo opportunities offered as well.
Go: 111 Tuckerton Road; indianacrestreefarm.com/winter-wonderland-trail.
A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
More than a half-million lights, outdoor railway display, fountain shows, twinkling trees — including a 12-foot jewel encrusted tree — and carolers are part of “A Longwood Christmas.”
Icicle-like lights are draped from the ceiling of the East Conservatory over a glowing tree in “A Longwood Christmas” at Longwood Gardens.
Glowing gems float on the lake, while Stroll Flower Garden Drive has ribbons of lights. This display may be experienced from Nov. 21 to Jan. 11.
Go: 1001 Longwood Road; longwoodgardens.org.
Creamy Acres Nights of Lights Hayride, Mullica Hill, NJ
Creamy Acres hosts a 1.5-mile drive thru-light show along with a hayride.
It’s to be held on select dates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Visitors stay in their cars and experience the brilliant display of lights on the 100-acre dairy farm.
Go: 448 Lincoln Mill Road; creamyacres.com.
‘Glow to Bed: The Journey Through Time,’ Washington Twp., NJ
A mile-long driving experience, Glow has more than 8 million animated lights that synch up with music played through the car radio.
This year, they have “Glow Presents: Tinsel Turnpike” where each section of the “turnpike” glows with those lights. Families cruise down this “enchanted roadway, experiencing the magic of Christmas come to life at every turn.”
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The shows are to run from Nov. 28 through Jan. 4.
Go: 217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road; visitglow.com.
Holiday light show, Shady Brook Farm, Yardley, PA
This is one of the area’s biggest draws each holiday season.
Visitors may enjoy the show of millions of lights from the comfort of their cars. The displays feature sparkling tunnels, favorite holiday characters and “whimsical scenes.”
You tune your radio to their special holiday station, 90.7 FM, and cruise through the displays.
The drive-thru holiday light show at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, Pennsylvania features more than 3 million lights.
Tickets are per vehicle, and online ticket purchases offer the lowest price. Admission is $10 more at the gate.
The drive-thru holiday light show at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, Pennsylvania features more than 3 million lights.
Open air wagon rides or private wagons are available. They also take private campfire reservations.
The light show is to be featured from Nov. 22. to Jan. 4.
Go: 931 Stony Hill Road; shadybrookfarm.com.
Holiday light show on the lake, Historic Smithville, NJ
The 50,000 Christmas lights provide a show as the lights and music synchronize along the water on Lake Meone.
Shows are to run from Nov. 28 to Jan. 6.
Go: 615 East Moss Mill Road; historicsmithvillenj.com.
Christmas Fantasy with Lights, Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
The popular children’s theme park lights up with more than 1 million lights each operating night at dusk during the holiday season.
It’s been ongoing for nearly 40 years and has been featured on ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight.”
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Storybook Land states on its website that the Christmas Fantasy with Lights requires special event tickets purchased only online and that the tickets are valid only on your selected date. It’s to be open for these visits Nov. 15 through Dec. 30 on select dates.
Go: 6415 E. Black Horse Pike; storybookland.com/christmas.
The Wanamaker Light Show & Dickens Village, Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia
The Wanamaker Light Show, a staple since 1956, is a must-see for many.
Presented by PECO, this one features more than 100,000 LED lights project snowflakes, ballerinas and reindeer on a four-story velvet curtain while festive music plays from the Wanamaker Grand Organ.
The free holiday show is held inside the Grand Court atrium of the historic Wanamaker building.
The Wanamaker Light Show presented by PECO is made up of more than 100,000 LED lights.
Visitors can also take in nostalgic scenes from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Dickens Village, a 6,000-square-foot immersive walkthrough experience.
The show is set from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Go: 100 E. Penn Square; phlvisitorcenter.com/wanamaker-christmas-light-show.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Where to see Christmas light shows, displays around Philly