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Gift of Lights Guest Info

Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027
Gate Time: 4:30 PM
Enter at NHMS's South Entrance

The 2.5-mile drive-thru light show that's become a New England family tradition is back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for its 16th holiday season. Gift of Lights will spread 39 nights of holiday cheer while fundraising for the local community from Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.

Hours of Operation (Weather Dependent):
4:30-10 p.m.: Fridays & Saturdays (plus Dec. 20-24)
4:30-9 p.m.: Sundays – Thursdays
6:30-9 p.m.: Sunday, Dec. 13 *Yule Light Up the Night Run/Walk is 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Guest Info

Traffic Flow

NHMS's South Entrance
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
Traffic Flow

All Gift of Lights traffic should enter speedway property using the South Entrance off N.H. Route 106 North. When planning your trip, be sure to check the speedway website & social media channels for any closure information, which will be posted by noon that day.

Food Truck

Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
Food Truck

A food truck will be open next to the Main Grandstand ticket booth at the end of the Gift of Lights route.

*Food truck will be closed Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) & Christmas (Dec. 25) evenings.