Holiday Light Festival

Holiday Light Festival & Market

Name: Glow Hartford | Holiday Indoor Light Festival
Start: 2022-11-25
End: 2023-01-01
Location: Connecticut Convention Center

Celebrate the holiday season under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Hartford! Glow Hartford returns to the Connecticut Convention Center, November 18th through December 23rd.

Back by popular demand, this dazzling one-of-a-kind indoor holiday light festival is twice the size as last year!

Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, family-friendly activities, a festive holiday market and daily live entertainment.

Don’t miss a FREE photo with Santa and ride on our trackless “Glow-comotive” train.

Hartford

Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Blvd.

Hartford, Connecticut. 06103.

Nov 18th, 2023 – Dec 23rd, 2023

Interactive Light Displays

Explore light tunnels, take pictures with illuminated hanging frames, and more!

Scavenger Hunt

Help Santa find the missing elves!

Activities for Kids

Fun games and attractions for the kids and kids at heart!

Santa Claus & The Elves

Meet your favorite winter characters!

What is Santa’s Lost Presents?

Laugh & stroll under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Hartford’s “Santa’s Lost Presents”. Towering exhibits, interactive activities, and glowing playgrounds will delight the whole family. Kick back at our licensed bar and enjoy a selection of beverages, food, and festive music by local performers. Shop our winter market, showcasing local artisans and boutique businesses.

At Glow, there’s something for everyone!

Live Entertainment

Kick up your boots, dance, and sing along to the best music from the local scene.

Food and Drinks

Check out the food and beverage options at Glow!

Market

Shop unique merch and gifts from local artisans and businesses.

FAQ

Have some questions? Check our FAQ section for help!

Calendar

Celebrate the holidays at Glow Hartford!

Glow Hartford will be open at the Connecticut Convention Center on the following days/times.

Tickets go on-sale October 2nd!

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DAY	SHOW TIMES
November 18	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
November 19	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
November 25	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
November 26	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 1	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 2	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 3	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 8	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 9	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 10	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 14	4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
December 15	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 16	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 17	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
December 18	4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
December 19	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 20	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 21	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 22	3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
December 23	11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm

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Tickets

Adults (16-64)

Daily Entry $25.00

Children* (5-15)

Daily Entry $19.50

Family (2 adults + 3 kids (or senior))

Daily Entry $85.00

Senior (65+), Military, Police, EMS, and Veterans

Daily Entry $15.00

*FREE entrance for children under 5.

*Seniors, Military, Police, EMS and Veterans must show valid ID at event with ticket

*Plus service charges and applicable taxes.

*Important Notice: Box office/on-site tickets are limited and will only be available during show hours. To secure your date and time, buy your tickets online.

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Getting There

Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT. 06103.

Exhibit Halls A & B

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Parking Details

There is an 8-level parking garage for approximately 2,600 standard-sized vehicles. Parking lots and garages are managed by third parties. Pricing info here.

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Reviews

It was cool interesting and a good amount of activities for child and have adult drinks as well !! The lights was awesome and food was good ! Also it was live entertainment

Shameeka Higgs

Great concept. Indoors is a great idea. It was beautiful, great food and great vendors.

Taneisha Degrafteshun

This place was amazing! The displays and the lights and all of the great photo ops was so much fun! I hope it returns next year because it was so much fun I will go more than once!

Jarlyn Phillips

Loved It !!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed the lights, music, looking for the elf, and hot chocolate was delicious. Couldn’t believe all the lights, what a wonderful job the people who set it all up did!
Would go back if it comes to Hartford next Christmas!

Carolyn Hirchburg

Glow Hartford is unique and the kids & I loved it! They especially loved playing on the light up see-saws & light up circular swings. All the displays were larger than life & beautiful! The hanging light maze was so cool ~ we went through it multiple times! Having the kids find the 4 elves to win a prize added another level of fun for the kids.

Linda Franklin-Biggs

It was amazing. Once the tunnel was fully lit and the music started playing I knew it would be a memorable experience. There was a wide variety of displays for wonderful photo opportunities. Walking through the hanging lights made me feel like a kid again. My children loved the elf scavenger hunt, it was fun and easy enough for them. It was a great time that my family will remember for years to come.

James DeLoughery

We had an amazing time. Beautiful lights, great food and awesome music.

Aneta Kropiewnicki

The decor was absolutely beautiful! Love that it was quick to walk around if you had a younger child with limited patience and also had seating for food, hot chocolate and entertainment if you wanted to stay a bit! I really hope this comes back next year!

Jessica Abraham

My family and I love all the beautiful display of the lights, the music, and the sections for the kids. It was a good experience for us. My grandkids had an awesome time?❤

It was wonderful in every way. From the safe, spacious and easy parking. The open venue of the Convention Center. I loved that they had coat racks before entrance. The vendors and activities plus live band inside were also a lovely feature. Everything was fun and safe for all ?

Stacy-Ann Ellington

I enjoyed everything about this event. I brought my Goddaughter, cousin & niece with me. The lights were extraordinary. There was so much to do for both adults & kids. I loved the vendors, music, food & activities. I would highly recommend!

Uneeder Ruth

Fantastic light display. Great musical Entertainment. Good food and “adult” drinks if one chooses! Lots of fun activities for the kids. We had a great time!!

Amy Avallone