BOSTON – The sparkling displays of Winterlights, a signature event from The Trustees of Reservations, returns to Naumkeag in Stockbridge and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton starting Nov. 28. Tickets are on sale now.

For the last seven years, Winterlights has garnered a reputation as a wonder-filled family-friendly event featuring hundreds of thousands of environmentally friendly LED holiday lights decorating the grounds of these two 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.

Winterlights opens at both locations on Nov. 28 and runs through Jan. 3, except for Dec. 24 and 25. Additional days will be offered on Dec. 22-23 and 29-30. The show will also be open on Jan. 1.

Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are not available to purchase on site. Tickets are discounted for Trustees Members. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, tickets are discounted for Trustees Members and the public. Children under age 2 are admitted for free. New this year are children 3-13 will be admitted for free Dec. 29-Jan. 3.

Additionally, at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, a limited number of tickets will be available for guests who may benefit from a quieter sensory-sensitive environment on Thursdays, Dec. 4 and 11, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free parking is available on-site at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. At Naumkeag, visitors must choose a parking zone in downtown Stockbridge, which is free, and travel by shuttle bus to the property. No walk-ups or drop-offs are permitted at Naumkeag.

For more information about Winterlights, including a link to purchase tickets, go to www.thetrustees.org/winterlights. For a history of Winterlights and holiday light decorating, ready our blog from 2024.

The Trustees will host several other holiday-themed events this season including, Christmas at Castle Hill: A Nod to Nature, Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Dec. 5-28; Christmas at the Manse, The Old Manse in Concord, Nov. 28-Dec. 29; Christmas Tea at Castle Hill, Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Dec. 9-11 and 16-18; The Five Days of Makers at Appleton Farms, Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich, Dec. 9-13; Holiday Artisans Market at Fruitlands, Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Dec. 6-7; The Trustees Holiday Market at Castle Hill, Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Dec. 4; Winter Solstice events at various locations around the state, Dec. 20-21; and much more. For a full list, go to www.thetrustees.org/program/winter-holiday-celebrations.

About The Trustees

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for over 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 nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, 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 124 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.

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