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Christmas Lights in Beverly, MA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Beverly this season are ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). We've mapped 1 display in Beverly and 22 more nearby (8 neighborhoods, 4 tree lightings, 3 events). 19 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Railroad Avenue lights

Neighborhood · Beverly, MA · Free

Near Beverly (within 25 miles)

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

Walk-thru · Stoneham, MA · Varies by date (buy ahead online); under 2 free

Opens soon

12 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

15 miNov 23 – Nov 23

Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Copley Square Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 30 – Nov 30

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights

Drive-thru · Methuen, MA · $22.99-$26.99 per car online, $30-$35 at the gate

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Boston Landing Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 2 – Dec 2

Boston Common Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miDec 3 – Dec 3

City of Lights Parade and Lighting

Parade · Lowell, MA

Opens soon

23 miNov 28 – Nov 28
23 miNov 28 – Dec 25

Dunne Light Show

Home display · Andover, MA · Free; donations to a food pantry

Music

13 mi

River Street Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Middleton, MA · Free

6.7 mi

Stickney Christmas Light Extravaganza

Home display · Middleton, MA · Free

7.2 mi

Lynn Fells Parkway lights

Neighborhood · Saugus, MA · Free

9.3 mi

Bainbridge Street lights

Neighborhood · Malden, MA · Free

12 mi

Robinson Street lights

Neighborhood · Somerville, MA · Free

16 mi

Somerville Illuminations

Neighborhood · Somerville, MA · Free

16 mi

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Holiday Tree

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

16 mi

Pleasant Street lights (400 block)

Neighborhood · Belmont, MA · Free

18 mi

Lights at the Lossman's

Home display · Billerica, MA · Free; supports local charities

18 mi

North Shore Holiday Light Show

Drive-thru · Haverhill, MA · Earlier seasons about $25 per car

Music

18 mi

Buckingham Road lights

Neighborhood · Milton, MA · Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Beverly: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Beverly?

Popular picks this season include ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Beverly, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Beverly?

Free options include ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting, Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park and Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. 19 of the 23 displays near Beverly are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Beverly?

Yes. Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights ($22.99-$26.99 per car online, $30-$35 at the gate) and North Shore Holiday Light Show (Earlier seasons about $25 per car). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Beverly?

Yes. Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights, Boston Common Tree Lighting and North Shore Holiday Light Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Beverly?

The earliest Beverly-area displays turn on Nov 20, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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