Stone Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Stone Zoo's evening light trail winds along tree-lined paths aglow with lights, with a candy-themed Yukon Creek and a model train set new this season. It runs nightly from just before Thanksgiving to early January, about 10 miles north of downtown Boston.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Daily 4 pm to 9:30 pm Last entry 8:30 pm. The zoo shuts to day visitors at 3 pm on event days. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Plan-ahead pricing that changes by date; higher prices at the gate; under 2 free; $10 with Massachusetts EBT or WIC (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Stone Zoo in the Middlesex Fells, north of Boston, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180 |
| Parking | Free parking in the zoo's nearby lots. |
Checked on Zoo New England, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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When is Stone Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Daily 4 pm to 9:30 pm.
How much are tickets for Stone Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Plan-ahead pricing that changes by date; higher prices at the gate; under 2 free; $10 with Massachusetts EBT or WIC (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Stone Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.
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