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Christmas Lights in Stoneham, MA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Stoneham this season are ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2) and Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Stoneham 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
Near Stoneham (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Stoneham: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Stoneham?
Popular picks this season include ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Nov 27 – Jan 2), 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 Stoneham, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Stoneham?
Free options include ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting and Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park. 22 of the 27 displays near Stoneham are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Stoneham?
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 Stoneham?
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 Stoneham?
The earliest Stoneham-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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