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Christmas Lights in Lowell, MA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Lowell this season are ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Lancaster Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 2 displays in Lowell and 23 more nearby (8 neighborhoods, 4 tree lightings, 4 home displays). 18 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Lowell (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Lowell: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Lowell?
Popular picks this season include ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Lancaster Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Lowell, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lowell?
Free options include ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park, Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park and Copley Square Tree Lighting. 18 of the 25 displays near Lowell are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Lowell?
Yes. Lancaster Celebration of Lights ($22.99-$26.99 per car online), 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 Lowell?
Yes. Lancaster Celebration of Lights, Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights and Boston Common Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Lowell?
The earliest Lowell-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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