Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your go-to resource for holiday fun in Stoneham is here! Explore our guide for all the festive events and activities. For both Stoneham locals and tourists, this guide unveils the season's best activities and events.
One of the highlights of the season is the enchanting Zoolights at Stone Zoo, where dazzling light displays transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Featuring a multitude of illuminated animals and various festive activities, this event attracts visitors of all ages. Additionally, the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall presents an extraordinary musical experience, showcasing skilled musicians performing classic holiday compositions. And definitely don't forget WinterLights at Naumkeag, an immersive experience featuring beautifully lit gardens that create a magical atmosphere. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
At Stone Zoo's Zoolights, visitors can stroll through tree-lined paths illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, including festively decorated Yukon Creek featuring black bears, Canada lynx, reindeer, and more.
Where: Stoneham | More Info: Zoolights at Stone Zoo
Holiday light displays in a historic estate setting.
WinterLights at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens features stunning holiday light displays and decorations throughout the historic property, including beautifully illuminated gardens and a decorated house. Visitors can enjoy live music, holiday crafts, and a stroll through the gardens.
Where: North Andover | More Info: WinterLights at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Dazzling, family-friendly holiday lights displays crafted using the latest CAD technology and digital animations.
At Gillette Stadium, witness over one million sparkling lights in a drive-through experience featuring festive favorites like the 200-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, and Prehistoric Christmas with life-sized dinosaurs. The event also includes a 32-foot tall animated Barbie and dazzling, dancing displays synchronized to popular holiday tunes.
Where: Foxboro | More Info: Magic of Lights at Gillette Stadium
Holiday celebration with synchronized light and animal exhibits.
At Southwick's Zoo, the Festival of Illumination features over 4 million dazzling lights and handcrafted displays, including polar bear and singing penguin exhibits, a Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride, and a larger-than-life fairytale castle.
Where: Milford | More Info: Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo
Extensive light display with diverse cultural nativity scenes.
The La Salette Shrine Christmas Festival features over 400,000 lights illuminating 10 acres of land, including a diverse array of cultural nativity scenes and a permanent display titled Judea, Jerusalem, Galilee Time Jesus. The event also includes Christmas concerts, Santa meet-and-greets, and a variety of holiday activities.
Where: Attleboro | More Info: La Salette Shrine Christmas Festival
Immersive holiday light display with festive decorations and whimsical characters.
Drive through a one-mile display of over 1 million twinkling LED lights featuring a 90-foot Christmas tree and 300 multi-colored tunnel at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Family-friendly holiday concert with a sing-along and special performances.
The Boston Pops Holiday Pops concert at Symphony Hall features classic holiday music, including Jingle Bells, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and Sleigh Ride, with a visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Boston | More Info: Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall