# Christmas lights in Fairfield County for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Fairfield County have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5:30 p.m. at GLOW Wild at Beardsley Zoo. They’re spread over three areas, from Stamford to Downtown Danbury.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Holiday Wish Express** at Stamford Town Center, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, CT. When: Nov 21 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: See the ticket page. Price: Tickets sold online. An indoor holiday walk-through with a virtual train ride, Santa’s Festival of Lights, a gingerbread kitchen and a post office for letters to Santa. Official page: https://theholidaywish.com/
- **GLOW Wild at Beardsley Zoo** at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610. When: Thursdays through Sundays, Oct 1 – Dec 20, 2026. Time: 5:30–9:30 p.m. Earliest start: 5:30 p.m. Price: Timed tickets; price on the zoo's ticket page. A lantern walk on glowing paths through the zoo. On Nov. 5 it opens an hour later, at 6:30. Official page: https://beardsleyzoo.org/glow-wild/
- **Light the Lights Winter Festival** at Danbury CityCenter Green, 1 Ives St., Danbury, CT 06810. When: Saturday, Dec. 5. Time: 4–7 p.m. Price: Free. The mayor lights downtown Danbury and its 40-foot tree on the Green. Santa arrives on a fire truck, so have the camera ready. Official page: https://citycenterdanbury.com/event/2025-light-the-lights-winter-festival/

## Christmas trains near Fairfield County

- [Christmas train rides near Fairfield County](https://littlesweekly.com/fairfield-county-ct/christmas-trains/index.md): Holiday lights trains, Polar Express rides and more, 6 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Fairfield County

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Fairfield County](https://littlesweekly.com/fairfield-county-ct/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Fairfield County](https://littlesweekly.com/fairfield-county-ct/christmas-markets/index.md): 4 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Fairfield County?
Yes. Light the Lights Winter Festival is free in 2026.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Fairfield County? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: GLOW Wild at Beardsley Zoo at 5:30 p.m. and Light the Lights Winter Festival at 7 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).