As some of our fun family traditions will be different this year, one fun thing we can do safely is visit a light show. Below is a list of local and drivable light shows to enjoy!
Walking Tours:
Festival of Trees and Snow Village—Wellesley, MA
November 27 - December 20, 2020
Along with trees decorated by Massachusetts Horticultural Society expert gardeners, there is an indoor Snow Village, a model railroad, and stunning outdoor lighting displays throughout the gardens at Elm Bank. There's a fire pit for making s'mores, too.
Fatima Shrine - Holliston, MA
At our shrine to Our Lady of Fatima in Holliston, MA we have a spectacular display of Christmas lights. Many come with their families to stroll through the shrine and to offer prayer during the magical season of Christmas.
ZooLights at the Stone Zoo - Stone Zoo, Stoneham
November 27, 2020 - January 3, 3021
Get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Visit Yukon Creek with its bald eagles, a North American porcupine, a gray fox, arctic foxes, and even reindeer. Santa won't be around this season, but there will be a special display of lantern-lit animals throughout the zoo grounds.
La Salette Shrine Lights - Attleboro
November 26, 2020 - January 3, 2021
The La Salette Shrine lights have been shining each year at Christmastime since 1953. Visitors can see angels, snowflakes, the Three Kings, the Peaceable Kingdom, and more lit up in over 300,000 lights (nearly a third of them are energy-efficient LEDs), free of charge. There is also the Outdoor Creche of Bethlehem with Clopper the Christmas Donkey and concerts with Father Pat and various artists. This year's theme is "Light From Afar."
Six Flags Holiday in the Park Lights - Agawam
Starting November 27- check for December dates
Re-imagined experience featuring over one million dazzling lights plus entertainment. While our world-class rides will not be open during Holiday in the Park Lights, we’ve planned some exciting holiday experiences you and your family will enjoy. This one-way magical walk-through will delight guests of all ages with the sights, sounds and delicious tastes of the holiday season.
Drive-through Displays
Perry Henderson Drive - Framingham
Local home on Perry Henderson Drive in Framingham with a great display and you can hear the music in your car. Check it out! Watch out for traffic.
Sudbury Lights - Sudbury
SUDBURY LIGHTS are here! We have started to compile the map of home light displays! Click to check the MAP or see the map below.
This is an ongoing compilation, so check back for updates regularly! If you want to add your house to the map, please click HERE
Winter Wonderland at Southwick’s Zoo - Mendon
November 27th through December 30th (Wednesdays - Sundays 4:30pm-8:30pm, Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
The Winter Wonderland Drive Thru tour will take guests through the Frozen Forest where they may spot a few our of fallow deer. Guests will also drive through Whoville to encounter the Grinch himself. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the yeti!
Greater Boston Celebration of Lights - Waltham, MA
November 27, 2020 - January 3, 2021
A new holiday drive-thru experience is coming to the Metrowest 'burbs this holiday season. Over one mile of roadway in Waltham will be transformed into a glittering display of over 1 million LED lights and animatronic scenes.
Magic of Lights - Foxborough
November 13, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Pack up the car and head to Gillette Stadium for a holiday lights drive-thru. Cruise through a drive-through Blizzard Tunnel, countdown the 12 Days of Christmas, visit a Winter Wonderland and more at this lights experience takes holiday decorating to the next level.
Bright Nights at Forest Park - Springfield
November 25th through January 6th.
Since 1995, Bright Nights has been a unique public/private collaboration between the City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management and the Spirit of Springfield, a private non-profit organization.
North Shore Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show—Bradford
November 19 through December 30, 2020
Bundle up in your car, pack a favorite snack, and tune in on your radio to enjoy a synced light performance as you travel through the holiday light show. This new, drive-thru show features dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday-themed displays.
Festival of Lights - Middleborough
Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday 4 times . Dec 12, 13, 19 & 20
Drive through acres decorated with over 500,000 lights including the all new Candy Cane Forest and Reindeer Row. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and tune into your favorite radio station with holiday music from the warmth of your car.
Marshfield Holiday Light Show - Marshfield
Check calendar for dates
The Marshfield Holiday Light Show is the only drive-through holiday light spectacular on the South Shore! Featuring dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday themed displays to delight the entire family!
