We track 1 display in Andover — the 3rd-densest city for lights in Massachusetts. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Andover that means about 4:12 PM in early December and 4:12 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:44 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Andover typically drop to around 21°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:12 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:12 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:16 PM | 4:48 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Andover cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 12 public car parks and 4 public toilets. Only 16 cafés or takeaways nearby, so bring a flask if you want one.
Freeresidentialsynchronized to musicred and green light showcharity donations
The Dunne family's Andover display syncs red and green lights to holiday music. Visitors are encouraged to support the Lawrence YMCA Food Pantry.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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