About Sensory-Friendly Hour – Winterlights at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Welcome to the Sensory-Friendly hour of Winterlights at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens! See the gardens aglow with your favorite enchanting light displays. A fun event for the whole family to ring in the winter season!
What makes this time “Sensory-Friendly?”
Join us for a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore and less dense crowds on the property grounds.
Sensory-Friendly elements include:
- A social narrative
- Know-Before-You-Go materials
- A kit of Sensory-Friendly kit (limited amount)
- Encouragement to bring headphones, fidgets, and any support materials that you may need
- An earlier arrival time with remaining daylight to limit light contrast
- No music, flashing lights, or fire pits.
Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required (one ticket per person). Tickets will not be sold on-site. Ticket time represents your arrival window – please arrive during this time.
FAQs:
Will restrooms be available for guests? Yes, we will have restrooms at check-in and halfway through the route.
Will food be available for guests? Yes, we will have a small selection of seasonal treats and gifts for visitors to purchase.
Where is the parking? Parking is located at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA. Parking is limited, so please carpool with your group when possible.
Can I change my date or time? At this time, we are unable to accommodate date or time changes.
What is the weather policy? This is a rain or shine event. However, in the event of heavy rain/snow or unsafe conditions, Winterlights will be cancelled for that evening. You will receive an email regarding a full refund or instructions regarding rebooking to a later date (when applicable).
Do children under 2 need a ticket? No, children under 2 are FREE.
Are strollers allowed? Because of the many stairs and steps, strollers are not encouraged.
Are dogs allowed at Winterlights? No, we do not allow dogs at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens.
Will the house be open? The house is integrated into the route of Winterlights, however, it will not be a guided tour.
Is the route wheelchair-accessible? While much of the path is flat, there are stairs and steps throughout the route, making the experience not fully accessible.
I purchased tickets but didn’t receive (or lost) my confirmation email! Guests who purchased tickets may look up their order & re-send their tickets by visiting tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
Additional questions? Please contact winterlights@thetrustees.org
