Christmas Lights in Boston 2022
Looking for the best Christmas lights in and around Boston? Our city is full of neighborhoods decked out in Christmas lights — often synchronized to music. But how do you find these often tucked-away places in such a big city? Word-of-mouth is certainly one way.
If you are googling ‘Christmas lights in Boston’ or ‘Best Christmas Lights in Massachusetts’ or ‘Christmas Lights Massachusetts 2022’ or ‘Boston Light Show 2022’ we have you covered!
Check out this list of 10 Best Places to see Holiday lights in Boston! Our 2022 guide for the Best Christmas Lights in and near Boston has all the top spots along with schedules, maps & pro tips so that you can enjoy the holiday lights with both friends and family!
Best Christmas Lights Boston 2022 Video
Looking for the best Christmas lights in and around Boston? Our city is full of neighborhoods decked out in Christmas lights — often synchronized to music. But how do you find these often tucked-away places in such a big city? Word-of-mouth is certainly one way.
We have you and the family covered with the 8 Best Places to see Holiday lights in Boston! Our 2021 guide for the Best Christmas Lights in and near Boston has all the top spots along with schedules, maps & pro tips so that you can enjoy the holiday lights with both friends and family!
Christmas Lights in Boston – 2022 Holiday Light Displays
2022 Wilmington Tree Lighting
Image Credit: Wilmington Fourth of July Committee FB Page
Join the Wilmington Fourth of July Committee as we light up the town common for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa will also arrive promptly at 5:45 PM to lead the countdown. Photos with Santa are available this year, more information to come.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Wilmington Town Common, Veterans Monument, 161 MA-62, Wilmington, MA 01887
How Much: FREE
Light Up Seaport 2022
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Get ready to get your holly jolly on! Celebrate the season in Seaport on December 2 with holiday tunes, a celeb appearance by Betty the Yeti, and more. Enjoy special offers and sparkling surprises throughout their local neighborhood businesses as part of the holiday stroll.
When: Friday, December 2, 2022 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Seaport Common, 85 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: FREE
Christmas Lights in Boston – ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Image Credit: Stone Zoo Facebook Page
Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights spanning Stone Zoo’s 26 acres. Take a sparkling stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, Canada lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. This year, several illuminated large-scale animal lantern displays will light up your winter’s night!2021 guide for Stoneham Zoo Lights 2021
When: November 18 – January 8 (Closed 11/24 & 12/25) | 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: 1 Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA 02121
How Much: See link for price details
Southwick’s Zoo Winter Wonderland with the Festival of Illumination
Image Credit: Southwick’s Zoo FB Page
The Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular is back! Experience the holiday lighting amazement of Winter Wonderland, a festive tradition enjoyed by guests of all ages at Southwick’s Zoo. New England’s premier lighting showcase expands as two amazing events come together: Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination.
When: November 12 – December 31, 2022
Where: Southwick Zoo, 2 Southwick St., Mendon, MA 01756
How Much: $27/person (Ages 3 years+) | Children 2 years and under are Free | Admission at the door $32/person
Somerville’s Illumination Tour
Image Credit: Somerville Arts Council FB Page
SAC is thrilled to announce that the Illuminations Tour is back! As in recent years, they’ll provide an online map featuring the best and brightest holiday displays. Folks are welcome to sign up and/ or welcome to take tours whenever they’d like (any time after our online map goes live).
They’re not doing trolley tours this year for several reasons, namely the price of trolley rental has become very expensive — forcing us to charge a lot for tickets. They feel the way to make this event as inclusive as possible is to have it be free.
When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 6:00 pm
Where: Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
How Much: FREE
Bright Nights at Forest Park
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Since 1995, Bright Nights has been a unique public/private collaboration between the City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management and the Spirit of Springfield, a private non-profit organization. Together they have welcomed more than 6 million visitors. It has been calculated that if every bus that had visited were lined bumper to bumper, they would go from Springfield to Cape Cod. The cars would go as far as California.
When: November 23, 2022 – January 1, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
How Much: General Car Admission is $25
Holiday Lights At The Boston Public Garden
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Walk in the Public Garden to view the Christmas tree (a gift to Boston each year from Nova Scotia) and the light display around the park. It’s always a great place to see Christmas lights in Boston!
When: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 6:00 pm
Where: 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
How Much: FREE
Boston Christmas Lights 2022 – Magic of Lights at Gillette Stadium
Image Credit: Magic of Lights FB Page
Take in the dazzling light display at the home of the Patriots, all within the comfort of your car! The Magic of Lights display features holiday scenes and animations, accompanied by music. General admission for a car is between $35 – $50.
When: November 18 – December 31, 2022 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | *Closed November 20-21, December 1, 2, 24, 25
Where: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035
How Much: Standard vehicle $23 – $40 | Advance Limo/party bus $100
Christmas Lights in Boston: Stroll Through Beacon Hill
Image Credit: beaconhillvillage.org
The already-enchanting neighborhood of Beacon Hill becomes even more picturesque around the holiday season. You can’t go wrong with walking down any of the side streets at night to see wreaths, decor, and of course, Christmas lights.
Unlike other places in Boston, the lights in Beacon Hill can be found scattered throughout the neighborhood. While the popular Charles Street has many glistening shops, it’s the hidden gems of the residential streets that run alongside the main street that have uniquely decorated homes.
When: Thursday, December 01, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Cambridge Trust, 65 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
How Much: FREE
The Comm Ave Mall Holiday Lights
Image Credit: Boston.gov
Every year, the Comm Ave Mall is illuminated with sparkling white lights until spring. It’s even more beautiful in the snow, trust me! Make sure to take an evening stroll to see the lights in all their glory. Pro-tip: stop at L.A. Burdick for hot chocolate before you embark on your walk.
When: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 8:00 pm
Where: 484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
How Much: FREE
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