Massachusetts has plenty of places to see Christmas lights this year.
Several Christmas light displays will open across the state later this month. They include everything from free displays with more than one million lights to Christmas events at zoos.
Here are seven Christmas light displays worth checking out in Massachusetts in 2026.
1. La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights — Attleboro
The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro will once again put up more than one million Christmas lights.
This year's theme is "Christ, Light of Peace."
The display runs from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. The lights will shine from 5 to 9 p.m. every night.
Admission is free. The shrine accepts donations.
Visitors can also see the shrine's collection of about 2,000 nativity scenes from more than 100 countries. Other attractions include visits with Santa Claus, a carousel and hayrides.
The shrine is at 947 Park Street in Attleboro.
More information is available on the shrine's website.
2. ZooLights at Stone Zoo — Stoneham
Stone Zoo in Stoneham will bring back its annual ZooLights Christmas event.
Visitors can walk through the zoo and see thousands of Christmas lights along its paths.
This year's event includes a new candy-themed display in the Yukon Creek section of the zoo. Visitors can also see a model train display.
ZooLights runs from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Hours are 4 to 9:30 p.m.
The event will close on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Families can also pay an additional fee to meet Santa Claus on certain nights.
The zoo is at 149 Pond Street in Stoneham. Ticket prices vary based on the date and time.
People can find tickets on the ZooLights website.
3. Winter Wonderland at Southwick's Zoo — Mendon
Southwick's Zoo in Mendon plans to put up more than four million Christmas lights this year.
Its Winter Wonderland event also includes live entertainment, Christmas characters and visits with Santa Claus.
Visitors can walk through the displays and stop to take pictures. The event also includes access to the petting zoo and Rainforest Room.
Winter Wonderland runs from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
It takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and certain weekdays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Online admission costs $23 for adults and $13 for children ages 3 through 12. Children ages 2 and younger get in free.
Southwick's Zoo is at 2 Southwick Street in Mendon.
The zoo has more information on its website.
4. Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden — Boylston
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston will have about 500,000 lights on display this Christmas season.
The event is called "Night Lights: Fantastical Forest."
Visitors can walk through the gardens and see lights among the trees, plants and outdoor paths.
The display runs from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. daily.
The garden won first place in USA Today's 2025 readers' choice contest for botanical garden Christmas light displays.
The garden is at 11 French Drive in Boylston.
Tickets are available on the garden's website.
5. Bright Nights at Forest Park — Springfield
Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield offers a Christmas light display that people can enjoy without leaving their cars.
The three-mile drive features more than 750,000 lights.
The display includes Christmas-themed scenes, lighted characters and a section called Seuss Land.
Bright Nights opens November 25, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027. It will close November 30 and December 1.
Hours are generally 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays. The display stays open until 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and certain holidays.
Admission costs $30 per car, plus a $2 ticket fee, through December 27. Prices drop to $20 per car, plus the fee, starting December 28.
Visitors must buy tickets in advance.
The entrance is at 295 Sumner Avenue in Springfield.
More information is available on the Bright Nights website.
6. Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens — Sandwich
Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich will host its annual Gardens Aglow Christmas event.
Visitors can walk through gardens filled with Christmas lights and decorations.
Other attractions include lighted tunnels, marshmallow roasting, a model train display and a scavenger hunt.
Children can also ride the museum's historic 1908 carousel. Families can visit Santa Claus in a 1913 Ford Model T.
Gardens Aglow opens November 27, 2026.
It runs on select dates through December 27, including November 27-29, December 2-6, December 8-13, December 15-23 and December 26-27.
Hours are 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
General admission costs $30 for adults and $20 for children ages 3 through 17. Children ages 2 and younger get in free, although they still need a ticket.
Tickets are available on the Heritage Museums & Gardens website.
7. Winterlights at Naumkeag — Stockbridge
The historic Naumkeag estate in Stockbridge will once again host its Winterlights event.
The estate's gardens will feature thousands of Christmas lights.
Visitors can walk through the gardens and enjoy the light displays. The event also offers seasonal treats and Christmas music.
Winterlights runs from November 27, 2026 through January 2, 2027.
It generally takes place Wednesdays through Sundays from 4:30 to 9 p.m. The estate will also open on some additional dates in December.
The event will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Regular admission costs $32 for adults who are not members of The Trustees of Reservations. Tickets for children cost $15, with discounts available on certain nights.
Visitors must reserve tickets in advance. Some visitors will need to park off-site and take a shuttle to the estate.
Naumkeag is at 5 Prospect Hill Road in Stockbridge.
People can find tickets and more information on The Trustees' website.
