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North Shore Holiday Lights List – 2025

Andover

Aspen Circle: Inflatables, illuminated painted displays and lots of lights can be found at this home in Andover. Aspen Circle, Andover.

Dunne Light Show: This is a synchronized red and green light show that takes place along the lines of a residential house and their adjacent tree. Donations support the Lawrence YMCA Food Pantry. Available daily from 4:30-9pm. Tune to 87.9FM in your car for the music. 2 Tobey Lane, Andover.

Beverly

Railroad and Hardy Street: A projected Christmas scene and large, illuminated Disney characters can be found at a home near the intersection of Railroad & Hardy Streets. Fun light displays also on McKay Street and Cornell Road, Beverly.

Danvers

Christmas Dog House: 50+ Dog Lights illuminate the yard at this private residence. Available nightly from 4:30-11pm. Tune your radio to 106.9 to hear some doggy Christmas carols. 17 Salvatore Circle, Danvers.

Danvers Holiday Houses: This is the third year in a row that more than a dozen neighbors have come together to decorate for the season. Join them for a Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 14th from 4:30-6:30pm, benefitting Community Giving Tree. Participating houses are located in the neighborhoods of Fowler, Arthur, Crane, Lester & Princeton Streets.

Lights on Belgian: This is a private residence with a great light display, Wednesday-Sunday from 5-9pm. Tune your radio to 99.7 FM to hear the music for the show. North Belgian Road, Danvers. 

Ipswich

Galicki Christmas Light Display: Located on Linebrook Road, in Ipswich, just down the street from Marini Farm (same side of the road), this is an amazing drive-thru display with lights, inflatables, and Christmas decorations throughout.

Marblehead 

Riverside Drive: Find 12+ houses illuminated with holiday lights. One reader calls this the GOAT of lights! Riverside Drive, Marblehead.

Methuen

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights: Located at Mann Orchard, drive over 1 mile of roadway that has been transformed into a glittering display of over 1 million LED lights, featuring the longest tunnel of lights in New England. Listen to music played through FM radio in your own vehicle during this safe, holiday experience. Open November 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026. Tickets are $21.99 per car on weeknights, $24.99 on weekends and holidays if you purchase online in advance. 445 Merrimack Street, Methuen.

Middleton

Boston Street: Private residence with over 80 blow-up figures on the lawn. 17 Boston Street, Middleton.

River Street Christmas Lights: This is a walk-through light display and light show. Open nightly (weather permitting), through New Years Day 2026, from 5-9pm. This is at a private residence, but you are invited to walk through their yard and parking is available next door at the American Legion. Donations are being collected this year for Middleton Food Pantry and Boston Children”s Hospital. 67 River Street, Middleton.

Stickney Christmas Light Extravaganza: Lights are on nightly through New Years and this display gets bigger every year! This year they are collecting donations for MA Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC). Find a donation box next to the mailbox. Mark your calendars for their Santa & Friends Night on Saturday, December 13, from 5-9pm. 5 2nd Avenue, Middleton.

Peabody

Boulderwood Neighborhood: A big neighborhood of houses on the Peabody/Lynn line continue to go all out with lots of great light displays. Map to Pzegeo Circle, Peabody.

DJ-C’s Christmas Display: Tons of inflatable decorations and lights on their front lawn. Lit daily from 4:30-9pm! Private residence. 19 Tara Road, Peabody.

Irving Street: Private residence covered in colorful lights with inflatables. 13 Irving Street, Peabody.

Styles Drive: Several houses with lights and inflatable displays. 8, 10, 11 & 17 Styles Drive, Peabody.

Stoneham

ZooLights: At the Stone Zoo, now through January 4, 26, from 4-9:30pm (except on Christmas). The Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights and there’s even a Christmas tree with fake snow. A few of the animals (like the flamingos, bear and reindeer) can also be spotted as you walk through the Zoo. $16.95 or save by purchasing a 4-pack online. 149 Pond Street, Stoneham.

Light Experiences Near the North Shore – 2025

Carver

Edaville Holiday Festival of Lights: A spectacular holiday light show synchronized to music plus ice skating, shopping in the Merry Marketplace, opportunities to meet Santa, ride the Pajama Express Train and more! Open weekends, November 28 – December 28. Hours vary by day. Tickets start at $26. 5 Pine Street, Carver.

Charlestown 

Boston’s Winter Fest: Boston’s premiere Winter Carnival & Light festival at The Yard Charlestown, nested in Hood Park. Open December 6-30 from 5-9:30pm. Entrance is free but activities inside the event have a fee. 100 Hood Park Drive, Boston.

Litchfield, NH

Holly Jolly Journey: This is a walk-thru holiday light show spanning over ⅔ of a mile. Visit the Zoo of Lights, Candy Cane Lane, Ice Cave and the North Pole.  From high in the sky, to where you walk below, all around millions of lights will glow! Holiday music, a refreshment stand and numerous photo opportunities are all part of the experience. Open daily from 4:30-9:30pm through January 11, 2026. Tickets start at $15. 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH.

 

Happy holidays!

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