BOSTON – Winterlights, a signature event of The Trustees of Reservations, returns in late November at three locations across Massachusetts to add magic to the holidays. The event begins on Nov. 29, Black Friday, at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton.
Since 2018, Winterlights has built a reputation as a dazzling family-friendly event featuring hundreds of thousands of environmentally friendly LED holiday lights decorating the grounds of three historic properties. The immersive light display also features festive music and seasonal treats, with new elements added each year. In 2020, Winterlights was named a Top 10 Public Holiday Light Display by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Tickets are on sale now for all three locations at www.thetrustees.org/winterlights. Visitors are urged to plan and purchase tickets as soon as possible as this event annually sells out.
“It is an honor every year to welcome thousands of guests to these three special places to celebrate the holiday season,” said Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. “In a season that is often dark and cold, Winterlights invites us all to come together outside to share joy and make memories with friends and family across these spectacular cultural landscapes.”
The Trustees is proud to work with Citizens as the sponsor at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate and Lee Bank as the sponsor at Naumkeag.
Winterlights opens on Nov. 29 at all three properties and closes on Jan. 4. The show will not be offered on Dec. 25 but will be open on Jan. 1 at all three properties. 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.
Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are discounted for Trustees Members and on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 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. Tickets are not available on-site.
Free parking is available on-site at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate. At Naumkeag, visitors must choose a parking zone in Stockbridge, which is free, and will be taken by shuttle bus to the property. No walk-ups or drop-offs are permitted at Naumkeag.
For more information about Winterlights, go to thetrustees.org/winterlights. For a history of Winterlights and holiday light decorating, read our blog.
More About The Trustees
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 130 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the one of the oldest preservation and conservation organizations, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our more than 120 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming over 2 million of guests annually.
