We track 1 display in Sandwich.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Sandwich 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 Sandwich typically drop to around 25°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:12 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:12 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:17 PM | 4:48 PM |
tickets requiredattractionlight tunnelsdisplays across the groundsfood vendors and lawn games
Cape Cod's Gardens Aglow spreads thousands of lights, tunnels, and displays across the Heritage Museums & Gardens grounds, with holiday shopping, food vendors, and lawn games. Tickets sell out quickly.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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