We track 1 display in Wellesley. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Wellesley that means about 4:14 PM in early December and 4:14 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:45 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Wellesley typically drop to around 24°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:14 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:14 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:18 PM | 4:50 PM |
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In its 17th year, the Festival of Trees at Elm Bank pairs an illuminated walking path with a model train display and dozens of decorated trees on the historic grounds.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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