Fall is on its way out and as colder weather seeps in, we’re ready for the next few months of cold. Normally that might have us bummed out, but the good news is that we still have the holidays ahead of us to look forward to. We might as well start getting ready now and part of that is making plans for socially-distanced ways to share fun activities with family and friends. This drive is a tradition here in New Hampshire and couldn’t be better for these times!

Each summer we’re used to visiting the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for adrenaline-filled fun. And while this summer may have been just a bit different than others, the memories of years spent here are definitely still in our minds.

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We weren’t able to enjoy the view from the stands this year, but now that winter has arrived, things can begin to feel a little more normal once again. That’s because our favorite annual holiday event is quickly approaching!

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Gift of Lights will take place again this year from November 26th, 2020 through January 3rd, 2021. And as with every other year that we’ve embraced this tradition, the good vibes are palpable!

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

The course is lit up with 2.5 million LED lights and the displays change each year.

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

But what doesn’t change is the fun! The creators of this event have dreamed up 520 different displays making up 80 different scenes.

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

You’ll start things off by heading into the 130-foot-long infield entrance and exit tunnels. This tunnel of lights starts things off in spectacular fashion. Then it’s onto the rest of the lights.

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

As the displays change, the feeling of holiday magic gets stronger and stronger.

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

You’ll see that magic written all over the faces of the adults and children who visit.

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway / Facebook

Gift of Lights runs from Thursday, November 26th, 2020 through Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. You can enjoy it  Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m.  to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can learn more about the event by checking out their official website. Admission is $25 per car with up to 15 people inside.

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If you prefer your fun to be more nature-related, we recently found a great place to explore. You’ll need the whole weekend to explore all 13,300 acres of the Pisgah State Park in New Hampshire!

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Address: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 NH-106, Loudon, NH 03307, USA