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The Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show and Village returns to 94 Championship Place in Augusta on select nights from Saturday, November 21, through Wednesday, December 30, 2026. The holiday event pairs a mile-long drive-through of more than two million lights with a free walk-in Christmas Village of vendors, food and photos with Santa.
Standard tickets are $29 per carload and must be bought online in advance for a specific date and time slot, so our team suggests picking your night now, especially if you are aiming for a December weekend.
2026 Light Show Dates
The stadium’s official 2026 schedule lists 26 open nights. The show is not open every day, so plan around these dates:
- November: Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, plus Thanksgiving weekend, Friday through Sunday, November 27, 28 and 29
- Early December: Friday through Sunday, December 4, 5 and 6, and Thursday through Sunday, December 10 to 13
- Holiday stretch: Tuesday, December 15, through Wednesday, December 23
- After Christmas: Saturday, December 26, through Wednesday, December 30
The light show is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, and on any night not listed above. Event details are posted on the Skylands Stadium Light Show page, and the ticket system only shows dates and time slots that are still available. If the night you want is missing, it has sold out.
What to Expect at the Drive-Through
Photo: Skylands Stadium.
The drive-through itself takes about 30 minutes, and the stadium recommends planning at least two hours if you also want to spend time in the Christmas Village. You stay in your car for the lights, which makes it an easy outing with small kids or older relatives on a cold night. The stadium calls it an all-weather event, so it runs rain or snow.
Inside the Christmas Village
No ticket is needed to enter the Christmas Village. Inside, you can shop holiday vendors, walk through a glittering light tunnel and take photos with Santa, whose schedule the stadium says it will share closer to the season. Food, Santa photos and other extras cost additional.
The food lineup is a big part of the night. The stadium lists s’mores over a fire pit, hot cocoa and coffee, ice cream and holiday treats, a Winter Beer Garden for adults, and dinner and drinks at The Barnyard at the stadium. More holiday activities and live performances are still to be announced.
Tickets, Parking and Rules
- Standard ticket: $29 per single-entry carload, reserved for one date and time slot
- VIP ticket: $79 per single-entry carload, with express lane access, entry on any open date and time with no reservation, and two holiday novelty toys
- Parking: Free
- Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller friendly, though some areas are uneven, unpaved or soft
- Pets: Only service animals are allowed
- Exchanges: Tickets can be moved to another date at least 72 hours ahead for a $2 per ticket fee by calling 973-383-7644. Unused tickets are not refundable.
Make It a Holiday Day in Sussex County
Skylands Stadium is an easy add-on to other seasonal stops in the county. If you are picking out a tree this year, our guide to Christmas tree farms in Sussex County covers the choose and cut farms. In early December, the German Christmas Market at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta runs December 4 to 6, the same weekend as three light show nights.
Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show at a Glance
- What: Christmas Light Show and Village, a mile-long drive-through with more than two million lights
- When: Select nights, November 21 to December 30, 2026
- Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
- Cost: $29 per carload standard, $79 VIP; Christmas Village entry is free
- Info: 973-383-7644 or skylandsstadium.com/lightshow
Featured photo: An aerial view of the Christmas Light Show displays at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. Photo: Skylands Stadium.
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