Somerville Illuminations Tour
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Where: Citywide self-guided tour; Robinson Street is a highlight, Somerville, Massachusetts
When: throughout December
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: free
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The Somerville Arts Council publishes a map for this self-guided tour of the city's most decorated homes, with Robinson Street known for whimsical, bold, and animated displays. An optional map purchase supports the program.
Best time to arrive. Sunset in Somerville is around 4:12 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 4:44 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 24°F, so dress for standing around outside.
Other displays nearby
There are 12 other displays within 5 miles of this one, and 22 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.