We track 1 display in Boylston.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Boylston that means about 4:15 PM in early December and 4:15 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:47 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Boylston typically drop to around 18°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:15 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:15 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:20 PM | 4:52 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 Boylston cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 0 public car parks and 0 public toilets. Only 1 café or takeaway nearby, so bring a flask if you want one. Note the lack of public toilets in particular if you are taking children.
tickets requiredattractionilluminated gardensone-of-a-kind light displayss'mores and holiday shopping
The botanic garden's Night Lights event turns its grounds into illuminated gardens with thousands of twinkle lights, plus s'mores, photo opportunities, and holiday shopping.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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