Where To See Holiday Light Displays In MetroWest, Worcester Areas

WORCESTER, MA — This holiday season is a lot different due to the pandemic — luckily, you can still head out for a drive (or walk, in some cases) through local holiday light displays.

Here are a few light shows and strolls you can visit this weekend or in the coming weeks. If you know of one not on this list, email neal.mcnamara@patch.com.

Festival of Lights 2020 – Installations, Worcester

See light installations and other attractions from Dec. 14 to Feb. 28 in downtown Worcester (behind City Hall).

Winter Wonderland Stroll in Ashland

Through Jan. 1, enjoy holiday lights at parks and green spaces in downtown Ashland.

Winter Wonderland, Southbridge

A drive-through light display at the Southbridge Innovation Center, 50 Optical Drive, will run daily from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. through Jan. 31.

Holiday Stroll Natick

Take a walk in downtown Natick from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and enjoy the sights, including a visit from Santa Claus.

Southwick's Zoo Winter Wonderland, Mendon

Through Dec. 30, drive through the zoo to see animal and seasonal shapes lit up.

Temple Beth Avodah Festival Of Lights, Newton

Drive by the temple, 45 Puddingstone Lane, during the eight nights of Hanukkah for a light show.

Winter Lights Display, Medfield

Drive through the Medfield State Hospital grounds for a tour of lights. $20 per car.

Leominster Lights

Click the link for the locations of homes participating in this year's Leominster Lights display.

ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Stoneham

Through Jan. 17, visitors can take a one-way stroll through the zoo at night.

Yeti, Set, Go! Boylston

Through Jan. 31, the Tower Hill Botanic Garden will have 15 Sasquatches hidden across the property for you to find.

Drive Yourself Holiday Lights, Lancaster

Drive through the Lancaster Fairgrounds for a holiday light display. Growler fills available from Bull Spit Brewing.