There’s a special kind of magic that arrives with the holiday season — the moment when neighborhoods begin to glow with twinkling lights, creative displays, and homes transformed into festive works of art. Each year, local homeowners raise the bar with bold displays, sparkling rooftops, immersive lawn scenes, and even high-tech light shows synced perfectly to music. To help you make the most of this festive season, our team of realtors has curated an updated list of the best holiday houses and neighborhoods to visit. Bundle up, grab your favorite winter drink, and hit the road — these displays are too good to miss. Use our interactive map to find the locations and plan your route – click on the car for suggested driving tours for an evening of festive fun!
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Andover – The Dunne Light Show, Tobey Lane – tune to 87.9 FM between 4 and 9pm each day
Ayer – XLights on Main (E Main St.) – shows every 30 mins from 5pm – 10:30pm, tune to 87.9 FM.
Belmont - Pleasant Street (Rt 60) from Arlington line to town center, especially 441 and 429 and the corner of Pleasant and Stella
Billerica – Lights at the Lossman’s, 29 Biscayne Drive – Sunday – Thursday 5-9pm, Friday and Saturday 5-10pm. Follow their Facebook page to find out when Santa will be stopping by!
Boston – Christopher Columbus Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway
Concord – Virginia Road; Bedford St / Nancy Road; Elm Street
Lexington – Hancock Street
Lincoln – 20 Trapelo Road
Maynard – 1 North Street (tune to 99.7 FM)
Medford - 41 Mystic Street (light show every 30 mins from 5pm – 7:30pm – tune to 98.9FM to hear the music!); 111 George Street (tune to 96.3FM); South Border Road (nr rotary)
Melrose / Saugus - Lynn Fells Parkway (specifically 16 & 22)
North Reading – 7 Pomeroy Road (tune to 90.1FM Thurs 6-9pm and Fri / Sat 6-10pm)
Somerville – Check out the Somerville Illuminations Tour, a self-guided tour using the map put together by the Arts Council.
Stoneham - The Lights at Wolf Hill (83 Franklin Street - tune your car radio to 89.3FM)
Waltham – Albemarle Road
Winchester – Hill Street; Salisbury Street (check out the inflatable Santas!); Swan Road and Myopia Road; Everett Ave
Woburn - Elijah Street; Shields Street
Check Community Kangaroo for more destinations!