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Christmas Lights in Saugus, MA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Saugus this season are Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2), ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Saugus and 26 more nearby (9 neighborhoods, 4 walk-thrus, 4 home displays). 22 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Lynn Fells Parkway lights

Neighborhood · Saugus, MA · Free

Near Saugus (within 25 miles)

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

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

Opens soon

3.0 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

7.6 miNov 23 – Nov 23

Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

8.3 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Copley Square Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

8.7 miNov 30 – Nov 30

Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting

Event · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

9.3 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Boston Landing Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon

9.8 miDec 2 – Dec 2

Boston Common Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miDec 3 – Dec 3

City of Lights Parade and Lighting

Parade · Lowell, MA

Opens soon

19 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

Walk-thru · Canton, MA · Adults $32 ($25 on value nights); children 3-15 $15; under 3 free

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 27 – Jan 2

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights

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

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 27 – Dec 30
18 miNov 28 – Dec 25

Dunne Light Show

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

Music

12 mi

Bainbridge Street lights

Neighborhood · Malden, MA · Free

2.9 mi

Robinson Street lights

Neighborhood · Somerville, MA · Free

6.5 mi

Somerville Illuminations

Neighborhood · Somerville, MA · Free

6.7 mi

River Street Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Middleton, MA · Free

6.9 mi

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Holiday Tree

Tree lighting · Boston, MA · Free

7.8 mi

Pleasant Street lights (400 block)

Neighborhood · Belmont, MA · Free

8.3 mi

Stickney Christmas Light Extravaganza

Home display · Middleton, MA · Free

8.9 mi

Railroad Avenue lights

Neighborhood · Beverly, MA · Free

9.3 mi

Lights at the Lossman's

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

12 mi

Buckingham Road lights

Neighborhood · Milton, MA · Free

15 mi

Canale House

Home display · Hyde Park, MA · Free

Music

17 mi

Trustees Winterlights at Bradley Estate

Walk-thru · Canton, MA · 2025: adults $25 weekdays, $30 weekends; children $12

19 mi

North Shore Holiday Light Show

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

Music

19 mi

Bonvini Drive lights

Neighborhood · Framingham, MA · Free

Music

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Saugus: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Saugus?

Popular picks this season include Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2), 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). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Saugus, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Saugus?

Free options include Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting and Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park. 22 of the 27 displays near Saugus are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Saugus?

Yes. Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, 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 Saugus?

The earliest Saugus-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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