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Christmas Lights in Somerville, MA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Somerville 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 2 displays in Somerville and 28 more nearby (9 neighborhoods, 5 tree lightings, 4 walk-thrus). 23 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Somerville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Somerville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Somerville?
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, 30 displays are mapped in and around Somerville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Somerville?
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. 23 of the 30 displays near Somerville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Somerville?
Yes. Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights ($22.99-$26.99 per car online, $30-$35 at the gate), Magic of Lights at Patriot Place (2025: $20 per car Sun-Thu, $35 weekends) 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 Somerville?
Yes. Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights 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 Somerville?
The earliest Somerville-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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