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Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Boston

Bundle up and explore the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston in 2022! Winterlights in Canton photo courtesy of World's End Reservation
Bundle up and explore the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston in 2022! Winterlights in Canton photo courtesy of World's End Reservation
11/27/22 - By N Ferreira

The best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston are here for 2022! While Boston families may favor different holiday traditions, everyone can rejoice in the magic of holiday lights. And boy, has the magic of Christmas lights returned in style. Fan favorite drive-thrus are brightening the skies at Gilette Stadium for the Magic of Lights and in Bradford at the North Shore Holiday Light Show. Even the animals are taking part in the festivities at Stone Zoo in Stoneham and the Southwick Zoo in Mendon.

Enjoy this season and the magic of lights with your family at one of these holiday light shows (maybe even bring a cup of cocoa for the road). There are more amazing displays with Spectacular Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Boston. Be sure to check out our guide to 25 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in New England for Kids. For more holiday and Christmas activities, plan ahead with our Holidays and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids.

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The Stone Zoo's holiday light displays are a Boston treasure. Photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo
The Stone Zoo's holiday light displays are a Boston treasure. Photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo

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Christopher Columbus Park Annual Trellis Lighting

Boston - Monday, November 21, 2022
Free
Join the city of Boston to celebrate the annual lighting of the park's stunning holiday trellis, famed for its 260 feet of brilliant blue lights.  READ MORE

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

Stoneham - Daily through Sunday, January 8, 2023
Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a one-way stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, bald eagle, Canada lynx, reindeer, and arctic foxes. This year, several illuminated large-scale lantern displays will light up your winter's night. While Santa is too busy to swing by this year, you can meet Mrs. Claus as she spreads holiday cheer through the Zoo. READ MORE

Festival of Trees and Snow Village at Elm Bank

Wellesley - Thursdays - Sundays through December 31, 2022
Along with trees decorated by Massachusetts Horticultural Society expert gardeners, there is an indoor Snow Village, a model railroad, outdoor lighting displays, and a fire pit with s’mores. Purchase tickets in advance. READ MORE
Stroll through the Winterlights in Canton, North Andover, and Stockbridge. Photo courtesy of Winterlights, Facebook
Stroll through the Winterlights in Canton, North Andover, and Stockbridge. Photo courtesy of Winterlights, Facebook

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North Shore Holiday Light Show

Bradford - Thursdays - Sundays through December 31, 2022
Bundle up in the car, pack a favorite snack, and tune in on the radio to enjoy a synced light performance traveling through the holiday light show. Featuring dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday-themed displays, this drive-thru won't disappoint. READ MORE

Winter Lights on Cape Ann

Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex - Daily through Sunday, January 1, 2023
Free
Pack up the car and go enjoy the annual Winter Lights Celebration on Cape Ann. Local businesses throughout Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex are getting into the festive spirit by decorating their establishments with twinkling lights and/or creative window displays. Over 50 lighted locations will help bring joy to all those who visit. READ MORE

Magic of Lights

Foxborough - Daily through Saturday, December 31, 2022
Pack up the car and head to Gillette Stadium for a holiday lights drive-thru. Visitors will experience the thrill of spectacular light displays featuring familiar holiday favorites and accompanied by a festive soundtrack. Enjoy brand-new displays including Prehistoric Christmas, Big Foot Monster Trucks and the Snow Flurry Tunnel, as well as Magic of Lights favorites including the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland and the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights. READ MORE

Winterlights - Naumkeag

Stockbridge, North Andover and Canton - Wednesdays - Sundays through January 7, 2023
Enjoy a magical outdoor experience and get in the holiday spirit and take a stroll through thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Food and refreshments will also be available. READ MORE

Southwick Zoo Winter Wonderland

Mendon - Wednesdays - Sundays through December 31, 2022
This year’s Winter Wonderland guests will enjoy two events in one. Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination will feature a ride through an enchanted forest on Santa's train. Stroll through Santa’s Village and snap photos at a meet and greet with Santa, then catch some performances under the Cirque de Illumination tent. READ MORE

Night Lights

Boylston - Daily through Saturday, December 31, 2022
Celebrate the season with thousands of lights, new experiences, and enchanting landscapes. Enjoy a walking experience outdoors through roughly 15 acres of formal gardens and surrounding woodlands, including illuminated plants, paths, sculptures, and fountains. The magical scene is enhanced with fire pits for warming up, making s’mores, or enjoying a cup of hot cocoa or an adult beverage. READ MORE

Christ: Living Light Festival of Lights at La Salette

Attleborough - Daily through Sunday, January 1, 2023
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Celebrate La Salette Shrine lights 70th year. The lights have been shining brightly each year at Christmastime since 1953. Come one, come all to see angels, snowflakes, the Three Kings, the Peaceable Kingdom, and over 2,000 manger scenes from around the world illuminated by 400,000 lights.  READ MORE

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NightWood

Lenox - Wednesdays - Sundays through January 1, 2023
Enjoy the third year of an ethereal winter landscape inspired by The Mount’s unique architecture and history. NightWood combines music, lighting, and theatrical elements to create seven unique scenes that evoke feelings of wonder, mystery, and magic. READ MORE

Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Loudon, NH - Wednesdays - Sundays through January 1, 2023
New Hampshire Motor Speedway is trading in the checkered flags for more than 2.5 million twinkly LED lights for their 10th annual Gift of Lights. Passengers will cruise through 2.5-mile of lights at this drive-thru experience, including the Tunnel of Lights. READ MORE

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