Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
Visitors stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. The outdoor experience transforms the 13-acre landscape into an illuminated wonderland featuring colorful displays and surprises. Guests can also tour the opulent interior rooms of the Gilded Age mansion dressed in festive holiday splendor, and purchase holiday treats and adult beverages at the back terrace and Welcome Center.
What to Expect
Stroll a half-mile illuminated path and tour the decorated mansion.
Event Details
Duration
Visitors may stay until the house and grounds close at 8:00 pm; time on site depends on arrival time.
Ages
All ages (children under 6 free)
Neighborhood
Ochre Point
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Food & Drink
Holiday treats and adult beverages are available for purchase at the back terrace and The Breakers Welcome Center.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult non-member: $45; youth non-member (age 6-12): $18; adult member: $30; youth member (age 6-17): $18; children younger than 6: $0. – Get tickets
- Hours: Timed admissions every half-hour from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; the house and grounds close at 8:00 pm.
- Parking: Free onsite parking is available at The Breakers.
- Accessibility: The Breakers is partially accessible with an elevator in service.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets in advance, because onsite sales are only for that same day and only when the date isn't sold out.
- Enter through the main gates on Ochre Point Avenue at your scheduled time or within 30 minutes after, since earlier or later arrivals may be turned away.
- Bring everything you need before going in, because tickets are scanned and canceled at entry and there's no re-entry on the same ticket.
- Choose an earlier entry slot if you want more time, since everyone can stay on the property until closing whatever their arrival time.
- Dress warmly for the half-mile outdoor path of lights before touring the decorated mansion interior on the same ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- Member Night at Sparkling Lights on December 13 brings live music and food for Preservation Society members.
- Members get reduced Sparkling Lights ticket prices, and children under 6 get in free.
- Skylark's musical retelling of "A Christmas Carol," narrated by Christine Baranski, plays The Breakers on December 17 (separate ticket).
- Behind the Scenes: Holiday Decorations tour runs Thursdays, December 10 and 17 (separate tour).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a timed ticket?
Yes. Sparkling Lights needs a special ticket for a specific date and entry time. Arrive at your scheduled time or up to 30 minutes after. Once you're on the property, you can stay until closing.
Is the mansion interior included?
Yes. Your ticket includes a tour of The Breakers' holiday-decorated rooms during the same visit.
Can I use a regular Breakers ticket?
No. Regular Breakers tickets aren't accepted later in the day on Sparkling Lights dates. You need the special timed ticket.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Holiday treats and adult beverages are for sale on the back terrace and at The Breakers Welcome Center.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Tickets are non-refundable unless Sparkling Lights is canceled for hazardous weather.
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