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Christmas Lights in Boston, MA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Boston this season are Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2), ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). We've mapped 7 displays in Boston and 21 more nearby (9 neighborhoods, 5 tree lightings, 4 walk-thrus). 23 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Boston (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Boston: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Boston?
Popular picks this season include Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2), ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3) and Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park (Nov 23 – Nov 23). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Boston, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Boston?
Free options include Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting and Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. 23 of the 28 displays near Boston are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Boston?
Yes. Magic of Lights at Patriot Place (2025: $20 per car Sun-Thu, $35 weekends). 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 Boston?
Yes. Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Boston Common Tree Lighting and Magic of Lights at Patriot Place. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Boston?
The earliest Boston-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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