Edaville Christmas Festival of Lights

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Edaville Christmas Festival of Lights

Photo: rickpilot_2000 · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr

🎃 Seasonal · Carver

3 hours · $$$ · Reservation required

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 3.0
1–3 yrs
★ 5.0
3–5 yrs
★ 5.0
5–10 yrs
★ 4.0
  • 🚗
    About 60 min drive
    From Newton · Parking: Free lot inside the park
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Little shade
    Good on cool days · Fine on cold days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 3 hours
    Best seasons: Winter

An old narrow-gauge railroad park 1 hour south of Boston, most famous at Christmas: ride a real little train through cranberry bogs decorated with millions of lights, with Thomas the Tank Engine in Thomas Land and dozens of toddler rides in the park — a dream for a train-obsessed 2-year-old.

💡 Tips
Operating seasons and dates have changed a lot in recent years, so always check the website for opening and tickets before leaving. Light show evenings are cold, so dress warmly and bring a blanket. Weekend sessions sell out early.

What this place offers

✓train ride
✓Christmas lights
✓Thomas trains
✓rides
✓Santa
✓cranberry bogs
✓restrooms

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This weekend's weather in Carver

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

🌦️
Sat 10/17
Showers · 36–65°F · 74% rain
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Sun 10/18
Partly cloudy · 35–59°F · 1% rain

Location

Carver, Massachusetts

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