“Lights On Lantern” In Cherry Hill Is South Jersey’s New Must-See Holiday Tradition

The holidays in South Jersey are magical… but wow, are they expensive. Between buying gifts, planning holiday meals, and making sure the kids have something festive to wear, December can drain your wallet fast.

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That’s why finding free, family-friendly holiday activities can feel like striking gold. Lights On Lantern is perfect for the entire family AND completely free to enjoy.

A Hidden Holiday Gem In Cherry Hill

Tucked away in Cherry Hill, there’s a street fittingly named Lantern Lane. Take a drive down it this time of year and one house immediately steals the show. At 8 Lantern Lane, you’ll find an over-the-top Christmas display that’s impossible to miss. Even better, the kids will LOVE it.

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More than 50+ blow-up decorations fill the yard (probably even more than that, honestly), creating what’s easily the biggest Christmas scene on the block. Snowmen, Santas, characters, and lights come together to form a walk-through experience that feels straight out of a holiday movie.

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A Labor Of Love For All Of Southern NJ

The Viola family has been decorating for almost 2 decades strong. 2025 actually marks 15 years! They add more and more each season. The display has grown so popular that visitors come from all over South Jersey, and the family even sets aside space for people to stop, walk through, and snap photos.

 

 

 

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A True South Jersey Tradition

I grew up with Mike Viola and I can say first-hand this family genuinely loves the joy their display brings to so many here in South Jersey. Consider Lights On Lantern a heartfelt gift from them to the community. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, and start a new holiday tradition. It’s one you’ll want to revisit year after year. Check it out on Instagram HERE.

For your GPS: 8 Lantern Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002