A couple of years ago, my social feeds were flooded with pictures of families enjoying Winterlights and I had such fomo because my daughter was so young and we just couldn't get our act together to go, but last year we went and had the best time.
The three sites, Stevens-Coolige (North Andover), Naumkeag (Stockbridge) and Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Canton) will open for Winterlights on Nov. 29. Stevens-Coolidge will feature Winterlights through Dec. 31, while Naumkeag and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate will operate the show through Jan. 4 (note: the show will not be open on Dec. 25, but it will be open on Jan. 1). The shows run from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
Also, limited tickets are available Dec. 26 and 27 for a sensory-friendly hour starting at 3:30 at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate and Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens.
These dazzling displays are comprised of hundreds of thousands of energy-efficient LED holiday lights interspersed throughout the properties.
This is the seventh year for Winterlights, and the event sells out quickly. Interested visitors are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon.
Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, adult tickets are $20 for members or $25 for non-members, and children’s tickets (Age 3-13) are $7 for members and $12 for non-members. On Fridays through Sundays, tickets are $25 for adult members and $30 for non-members and children’s tickets are $7 for members and $12 for non-members. Children aged 2 and under are admitted for free.
The timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance at www.thetrustees.org/winterlights. Tickets are not available on-site.
