ZooLights turns Stone Zoo at 149 Pond Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts, into a walk-through holiday light display, with tree-lined paths lit by thousands of energy-saving LED lights. The season runs November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027, from 4 to 9:30 p.m. nightly, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. New this year, Yukon Creek becomes a candy-themed winter wonderland with a festive model train set. The Carousel, Jungle Fun and VR rides run each night, including a limited-time "Elf Power" VR experience; rides depend on weather and staffing, so call Guest Services at 781-438-6321 to check. Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer runs 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday on select December dates (Dec 2-6, 9-13 and 16-23), requires advance online tickets, and includes ZooLights entry. Tickets are required for all guests; children under 2 are free. Groups of 20 or more pay $12 per person (excluding Saturdays and Thanksgiving weekend) by reservation. Library passes are not valid for ZooLights. Zoo New England has not posted individual ZooLights ticket prices on its website; check the official ZooLights page for tickets. Parking is free in the lot in front of the entrance off Pond Street. Pets are not permitted; trained service dogs are welcome.