The 10 Most Unique Holiday Light Displays in New England  

May your days be merry… and especially bright. Every year, New England’s holiday season de-lights us with an array of dazzling displays. From Boothbay to Boston, these holiday lights shimmer and shine with incredible illumination. Explore our picks for the best holiday lights– we promise you’ll love it a whole watt. 1) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/somerville-illuminations-2023-somerville-437948">Somerville's Illuminations</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/t7BDPnT.jpg"> Where: Somerville | 4.2 miles from downtown Cost: FREE What: Every December, as part of Illuminations, Somerville residents go all out decorating their triple deckers with holiday lights. Some homes even collaborate, stringing Santa and his reindeers through the air and between buildings. The craziest displays can be found on Ames Street and Otis Street. 2) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/night-lights-color-cascade-at-new-england-botanic-garden-boylston-1007231">Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden</a> <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-anchor-holiday-tree-lighting-2022"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/JFslZuN.jpg"></a> Where: Boylston, MA | 47.2 miles from downtown  Cost: $15-27 What: Step into a Narnia of your dreams at the New England Botanic Garden. Their annual light display attracts 50,000 visitors a year to see the mesmerizing, carefully crafted displays. Fan favorites include the 100-foot-long Rainbow Tunnel! Cap off the night with a drink, some hot cocoa, and an evening by the firepit.  3) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-anchor-winter-garden-tree-lighting-charlestown-438604">The Anchor Holiday Tree Display</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/la-salette-christmas-festival-of-lights-attleboro-397586"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/7QKMEu3.jpg"></a> Where: Charlestown | 2.4 miles from downtown Cost: FREE What: Experience The Anchor’s winter wonderland, featuring a grove of 150 trees of different shapes and sizes. Stay warm with The Anchor’s heated igloos, outdoor heat lamps, and blankets while enjoying a drink and a bite! 4) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/christmas-festival-of-lights-at-la-salette-shrine-attleboro-437947">La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights</a>  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/bright-nights-at-forest-park-springfield-397568"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ti7HNTd.jpg"></a> Where: Attleboro, MA | 39.1 miles from downtown  Cost: FREE What: La Salette’s annual Christmas Festival of Lights returns for its 71st year with a truly remarkable experience. Brighten your spirits with over 400,000 colored lights. Extraordinary features include North Stars, glowing blue trees, gleaming angels, and a nativity scene. 5) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/zoolights-at-stone-zoo-stoneham-397563">ZooLights at Stone Zoo</a>  <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Bv7IRyg.jpg"> Where: Stoneham, MA | 9.5 miles from downtown  Cost: $18.95+ What: Real-life reindeer roam in Stone Zoo, and this year, his habitat is decked out in cheerful decor. The gorgeous grounds, spanning 26 acres, will twinkle with thousands of lights. The animals can take part in the festivities, and the black bears and arctic foxes alike sleep under starry displays. 6) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/16th-annual-festival-of-trees-wellesley-1007230">Festival of Trees</a> ﻿<img src="https://i.imgur.com/wZ4aQFs.jpg"> Where: Wellesley, MA | 17.1 miles from downtown  Cost: $27 What: The Festival of Trees is the perfect opportunity to get lit. Every year, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society celebrates the holiday spirit by showcasing a Winter Wonderland of decorated trees (and a festive railroad display!). Don’t worry about the chill– there are plenty of firepits where you can keep cozy.  7) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/bright-nights-at-forest-park-springfield-397568">Bright Nights at Forest Park</a>  <img src="https://i.imgur.com/GUMcqQB.jpg"> Where: Springfield, MA | 90 miles from downtown  Cost: $25+ What: Over the years, 7 million visitors have enjoyed Springfield’s Bright Nights. The light display is truly unique, with displays stretching dozens of feet tall. Make sure to make a list and check it twice, experiencing Santa’s Magical Forest, Bright Nights 5K Road Race, Zoo Nights, Choral Concerts, and so much more.  8) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/gardens-aglow-at-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens-boothbay-397577">Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens</a>  <img src="https://i.imgur.com/dVCW1Q4.jpg"> Where: Boothbay, ME | 167 miles from downtown  Cost: $17+ What: Step into a wonderland of half a million lights. This year, the seasonal celebration takes you on a magical walking tour with a fresh design, featuring over 750,000 LED lights weaving through 14 acres of central gardens. 9) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights-east-windsor-397569">Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/qfadUiF.jpg"> Where: East Windsor, CT | 104 miles from downtown  Cost: $8-$21 What: You can’t miss out on this holiday family tradition. In East Windsor, you can hop on a classic trolley and meander through a brilliant tunnel of lights, all while singing along to jolly caroling. All ages are also invited to enjoy holiday hologram short films, on display across the museum. (Photo by Marc Glucksman at River Rail Photo) 10) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/gift-of-lights-loudon-397578">Gift of Lights</a>  <img src="https://i.imgur.com/NfhkRyW.jpg"> Where: Loudon, NH | 75 miles from downtown  Cost: $35-60 What: Enjoy the Gift of Lights, a one-of-a-kind drive-through light show. Course through 2.5 miles of holiday lights, with 3.5 million LED lights twinkling under the night sky. Steer your car through 520 displays and 80-holiday scenes. When you’re done with the drive, roast a marshmallow at an open fire pit.

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