Gift of Lights 2024-2025 in New Hampshire

Gift of Lights is an annual festival at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. During the holidays, instead of roaring cars, it features over 2.5 million twinkling lights. The festival, presented by Eastern Propane & Oil, opens on Thanksgiving Day and lasts through late December or early January.

Gift of Lights Attractions

The main attraction of the 2.5-mile (4-km) drive-thru is the impressive Tunnel of Lights. The 130-foot (40-m) infield entrance and exit tunnels are lit so brightly to make it one of the most memorable experiences of the season for everyone. Overall, there are 520 displays and 80 different scenes at the Speedway. There is also a s’mores pit, hosted by the Loudon Firefighters Association on Friday and Saturday nights. Santa will be awaiting kids in the NHMS Main office for pictures on select days.

Special Events

The mascot of New Hampshire Motor Speedway—Milo the Moose—will be at the Gift of Lights displays on certain days to the delight of children. Theme events like PJ Night, Military Night, and Ugly Sweater Night bring even more fun to the place. You may bring three or more non-perishable food items for Loudon Food Pantry donations to get an entry discount and support the local charity. There is also a memorable Holiday at the Museum Christmas event, hosted jointly by North East Motor Sports Museum and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Tickets and Hours

The drive-through lights display is open from 4:30 pm to 10 pm, Friday through Saturday, and from 4:30 pm to 9 pm, Sunday through Thursday. From December 17 through December 31, the display is open until 10 pm every day. Gift of Life is open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. It takes about 45 minutes to see the whole display. Admission is $35 per car. Bus, Limo, or RV pay $60. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance through the official website (in the External Resources below).