5 Festive Lights Displays To See In Ocean County This Weekend

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Holiday light displays are a fun and festive way to celebrate the season, and there are plenty of them throughout Ocean County.

You can always check out what your neighbors have going on, but if you're looking for something different, there's some fun offerings this weekend. You can watch a laser light show, or take a drive through one of the local parks.

If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit this weekend, check out these five local events.

Lighting Up Nature

Jakes Branch County Park, 110 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood

This event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Dec. 15 through 18. Jakes Branch will be aglow with their free, neighborhood-style drive through light display.

Holiday Light Spectacular

Corliss Park, 182 Wells Mill Road, Waretown

Take a drive through this beautiful park on Dec. 15 and 16 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. during this annual display. Admission is $15 per car/truck.

Laser Holidays

Robert J. Novins Planetarium, 1 College Dr., Toms River

Giving a new name to "holiday lights," this 40 minute show features an exciting laser display set to holiday favorites. Buy tickets here.

Sea of Lights Indoor Holiday Spectacular

Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach

Explore the stunning displays on Dec. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus enjoy holiday entertainment and character meet and greets. Find more information here.

Christmas Party: Village Edition

First Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave.

Check out more than just lights on Dec. 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be food trucks, firepits, Santa, games and more.