Seasonal Celebration

Winterlights

Three of our beautiful garden properties sparkle with thousands of shimmering, artfully designed holiday lights.

Photo by Anantha Kondalra...

Experience the sparkle of the holiday season as Winterlights returns to three special places: Naumkeag in Stockbridge, Stevens Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, and Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Follow these three easy steps to join us for dazzling light displays, festive music, seasonal treats, and time outside among the trees and snow.

Step 1: Choose your location
The Berkshires at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA
North of Boston at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, MA
South of Boston at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, MA

Step 2: Select your parking lot (Naumkeag only)

Step 3: Select your date/time and complete your ticket purchase

Keep scrolling down to find the correct Winterlights location you want to purchase tickets for.

 

Naumkeag, Stockbridge

Open Wednesdays–Sundays* from November 29–January 4
*Closed on December 25, Open on January 1
**Additional days available December 23 and 31

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Ready to buy your tickets to Naumkeag? Select your Parking Zone (below) to proceed.
The last shuttle departs each zone at 7:30PM. The final return shuttle leaves Naumkeag at 8:45PM.

Stockbridge Zone A*

*Parking Zone A is Downtown Stockbridge and Town Hall — Main Street and Elm Street (Check-in and shuttle pick-up at 39 Main Street, Stockbridge)

Stockbridge Zone B**

**Parking Zone B is The Playhouse Theater — 83 East Main Street, Stockbridge

Stockbridge Zone C***

***Parking Zone C is the Pine Street Parking Lot at Marian Fathers — 42.289646, -73.308362 (ONLY enter the parking area by coming up Pine Street through Stockbridge Center using the GPS coordinates; Do NOT enter via the Marian Fathers Shrine entrance)

 

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, North Andover

Open Wednesdays–Sundays* from November 29–January 4
*Closed on December 25, Open on January 1
**Additional days available December 23 and 31

N. Andover Tickets

 

For guests who may benefit from a quieter sensory-sensitive environment, we are pleased to offer a limited number of tickets on Thursday, December 26 and Friday, December 27 from 3:30–4:30PM.

Sensory-Friendly

 

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton

Open Wednesdays–Sundays* from November 29–January 4
*Closed on December 25, Open on January 1
**Additional days available December 17, 23 and 31

Canton Tickets

 

For guests who may benefit from a quieter sensory-sensitive environment, we are pleased to offer a limited number of tickets on Thursday, December 26 and Friday, December 27 from 3:30–4:30PM.

Sensory-Friendly

 

Pricing

Adults
Wednesday–Thursday: $25 (Non-Members) | $20 (Members)
Friday–Sunday: $30 (Non-Members) | $25 (Members)

Children Age 3–13
$12 (Non-Members) | $7 (Members)

Children 2 and Under
FREE

Advanced timed ticket purchase is required (one ticket per person). No tickets will be sold on-site.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is the parking situation at Naumkeag in Stockbridge? On-site parking and drop-offs at Naumkeag’s Main Gate are NOT allowed. Guests must park in the offsite parking zone selected when purchasing tickets. Each zone will have a staff member to check you in and its own shuttle pickup every 5–10 minutes from 4:30–7:30PM. The last return shuttle to downtown will depart Naumkeag at 8:45PM when the property closes. Look for tickets in the other zones if your selected date/time is sold out in your preferred area.

Are the sites wheelchair or stroller accessible? Due to terrain conditions and age of the properties, many routes are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and may be difficult to navigate for guests with limited mobility. Event pathways include sets of stairs, sections with a running slope greater than 5 degrees, uneven surfaces, and uncompacted surface material. Though mostly flat, the path at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens does include stairs and steps making it not fully accessible. Please reach out to winterlights@thetrustees.org with any accessibility questions.

Can I change my date or time? We cannot accommodate date or time changes. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable across dates.

What happens if I show up early or late for my entry time? Please check in within 15 minutes of your designated time slot. Early/Late arrivals may need to wait to accommodate those with correct timed tickets.

What is the weather policy? Winterlights will operate rain or shine. However, heavy snow or unsafe conditions will cancel that day’s event. If we must cancel due to weather, guests will be notified by email and will receive further information regarding a refund or rebook (when applicable).

Are dogs allowed at Winterlights? No, dogs are not allowed.

Will restrooms be available? Yes, restrooms will be available for guests.

What should I wear? The event will take place outdoors. Please be prepared to walk through unpaved pathways on uneven terrain through the woods and gardens. Trails may be muddy or icy at times, sturdy boots are recommended. Dress appropriately for the weather that day.

Can we tailgate? To ensure the safety of all our visitors, tailgating is strictly prohibited.

Will food & drink be available for purchase? Yes, a small selection of concessions will be sold on-site at all three properties.

Are the historic homes open during Winterlights? Naumkeag’s first floor will be open to visitors, and the first floor of Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate and Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens are integrated into the events’ pathway (but not guided tours).

How long does it take to walk through? On average, expect to spend about an hour walking through Winterlights.

How did Winterlights come about? Winterlights has been a staple of the Trustees holiday season since 2018. Read more about it—alongside the origin of these festive lights—here.

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