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Secret Boston’s Guide to Holiday Lights!

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit then with New England’s best display of festive lights! Whether you want an immersive stroll or to enjoy them from the comfort of your own car, we’ve got you covered!

Bright nights in forest park. Image courtesy of Masslive.com

Night Lights At Tower Hill Botanic Garden

These 15 acres of greenery are completely lit up by holiday lights. Picture a winter wonderland and you’ve got this! See plants, sculptures and fountains glow with Christmas spirit. Not to mention the comfort of a firepit where you can enjoy both smores, hot chocolates or an alcoholic beverage. What’s not to love?!

Tickets for non-members are $23 and for kids $13

Bright Nights

Labelled as the “Nations Best” this Forest Park in Springfield has more than 400 individual light arrangements! In its 27th year running, it’s up for the USA top 10 public holiday light displays! This is one you don’t want to miss!

Open until the 23rd of January with $23 tickets per car.

Worcester’s Festival Of Lights

New England’s second largest city kicks off December 3rd with this beautiful and FREE festival of lights! Seven large-scale light sculptures with an opening event in which the lights will be turned on. Ice skating, food vendors, beer tent, face painting and loads of other fun festive activities will be accessible.

Greater Boston Celebration Of Lights

Boston if you want to see the largest light tunnel in New England you need to get yourself over to Waltham to see over 1 million bulbs in action!

Tickets start at $22

Magic Lights

This one is perfect for the colder nights. This drive-thru display of warm lights is hosted by the Gillette Stadium and is most definitely magical!

Shows run daily until Christmas eve (except for Nov.28 and 30 where Patriots and Revolution home games are taking place) and tickets are $40 per vehicle