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The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
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Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
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Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden
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Enter an illuminated world where the stars of the botanic garden shine, and where sparkling experiences and one-of-a-kind light displays inspire joy that lasts all year. It’s a celebration of nature like never before seen—bright, bold, and full of dazzle.
Experience Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden, one of the region’s most dazzling winter light displays! Revel in the wonder of the winter season with friends, family, and half a million lights.
As the days grow shorter, find cheer in gardens decked out in a record number of lights. Wander among twinkling trees and enchanting landscapes. Night Lights displays change each year, so there is always something new and exciting for return visitors to discover.
Festive family activities, sweet treats, holiday shopping, and more await. And with free on-site parking, the magic begins the moment you arrive! Garden Members receive a 25% discount on tickets and 50% off on tickets purchased for the evenings of December 1–3 (while supplies last!).
