Boothbay Lights is a celebration of signature Holiday events in the Maine mid-coast towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor! The towns sparkle with thousands of lights. Lodging, shopping, and dining are open with plenty of fun things to do for the whole family.

With 6 weeks of festive events, there’s always something to enjoy! Explore unique shops, visit the giant pot buoy tree, and enjoy delicious local food.

The Boothbay Harbor Region is ready to help you create special holiday memories, whether for a day or a weekend.

Signature Events

Celebrate the magic of Boothbay Lights with our signature events!

We’ve got the perfect experience to fill your holidays with magic and memories.

November 16-December 31, 2024 - Gardens Aglow

Thursdays-Sundays, plus select dates

Join in the celebration of ten dazzling years of Gardens Aglow! An annual tradition for many Maine and New England families, more than 780,000 visitors have experienced the magic of the region’s premier light show. In addition to two of our popular Trolls, you’ll find an enchanting forest with mushrooms and shooting stars. Beat the crowds and save by visiting during our Early Bird days before Thanksgiving.

Ride the Friday & Saturday Shuttle to Gardens Aglow

This year, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to provide shuttles from downtown Boothbay Harbor to the Gardens every Friday and Saturday night during Gardens Aglow! The shuttles run continuously from 3:45 to 9 p.m. from the Boothbay Harbor Town Office right to the doors of Gardens Aglow.

Nov. 16 - Nov. 27, Thursday-Sunday, plus select dates

Arrival times at 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Adults: $19, Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $17, Children (3-17): $10, Family (2 adult/2 children): $48 Child under 3: free

Member Adult: $15, Member Child: $8

Nov. 29 - Dec. 31, Thursday-Sunday, plus select dates

Arrival times at 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)

Adults: $21, Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $18, Children (3-17): $12, Family (2 adult/2 children): $54, Child under 3: free

Member Adult: $17, Member Child: $9.50

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Date: November 16-December 3, 2024