Winterlights opens at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate on Friday, November 27, and runs through Saturday, January 2, 2027. It's open Wednesdays through Sundays from 4:30 to 9 p.m. This year The Trustees attached its discounts to specific dates. A family that books December 29 pays roughly half of what it would pay on a Saturday in mid-December, for the same walk through the same estate on Route 138.
What a night at Bradley costs, by date
The Trustees' Winterlights page lists regular admission at $32 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 to 15. Members pay $27 and $10. Children 2 and under are free. There are two discount tiers. On Value Nights, admission for adults 16 and older drops to $25, or $20 for members. Value Nights fall on Wednesdays and Thursdays through December 17 and on Monday through Wednesday, December 28 to 30. On Family Value Nights, Monday, December 28 through Saturday, January 2, children 15 and under get in free at both Winterlights properties.
The two tiers overlap for three nights. The table shows nonmember prices for two adults and two children ages 3 to 15.
| Night type | Dates at Bradley | Adult | Child 3–15 | Family of four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fri–Sun through Dec 27, plus Dec 21–23 | $32 | $15 | $94 |
| Value Night | Wed–Thu, Dec 2–17 | $25 | $15 | $80 |
| Value + Family Value | Mon–Wed, Dec 28–30 | $25 | Free | $50 |
| Family Value only | Thu Dec 31, Fri Jan 1, Sat Jan 2 | $32 | Free | $64 |
The same family pays $74 on a regular night if they're Trustees members, and $40 from December 28 to 30. The calendar has a few irregular days. Bradley is closed December 24 and 25. It adds Monday and Tuesday openings on December 21–22 and 28–29, and it's open on New Year's Day. Every weekend from opening night through December 27 is full price. The Wednesday before Christmas, December 23, is also full price because Value Nights stop after December 17.
How the 2026 calendar differs from last year's
Weekday discounts aren't new at Bradley. In its November 2025 preview, the Canton Citizen reported discounted tickets on Wednesdays and Thursdays for members and the public. That season also introduced free admission for children ages 3 to 13 during the final week. Three things changed in 2026.
- The free-child week now covers ages 14 and 15. The 2025 cutoff was 13. The 2026 Family Value Nights include everyone 15 and under, so a household with a middle schooler and a high school freshman now qualifies for the whole week.
- The midweek discount continues after Christmas. The 2026 Value Nights include Monday through Wednesday, December 28 to 30, which overlaps the free-child week.
- Sensory-friendly hours now run all month. In 2025, Bradley offered three quieter sessions: Thursday, December 4; Thursday, December 11; and Sunday, December 14. This year there's one every Sunday from December 6 through December 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The sensory-friendly listing describes lower music volume, fewer tickets, and an earlier start that begins in daylight. Visitors get a social narrative and know-before-you-go materials ahead of time, and a limited number of sensory kits are available. These Sunday sessions use their own limited ticket allotment, separate from regular evening entry. Families who need a quieter visit now have four Sunday afternoons to choose from, December 6, 13, 20 and 27, up from last year's three dates, two of which fell on Thursdays.
The rules that come with a timed ticket
The date-based pricing works because every ticket is tied to a date and an entry time. Here's what the 2026 event page and the Trustees FAQ say about that:
- Tickets are sold in advance only. None are sold on site.
- Check in within 15 minutes of your entry time. Guests who arrive early or late may have to wait.
- Your date is locked in. Tickets are non-refundable and can't be moved to another date or time. That matters if you're trying to catch a Value Night at the last minute.
- The event runs rain or shine. Heavy snow or unsafe conditions cancel that day, and ticket holders get an email about a refund or rebooking.
- Wear boots. The paths are unpaved and can be muddy or icy. Dogs aren't allowed, and restrooms and concessions are on site.
The route has stairs and uneven ground, so it isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. On the estate page, The Trustees notes that the property has accessible parking spaces but isn't ADA-compliant. Plan accordingly if your group includes a grandparent with a cane or a toddler who usually rides.
The estate is at 2468B Washington Street. Heading toward it on Route 138, take the first driveway on the right after the bridge. Follow the signs to the 75-car lot and stay on the one-way drive. Lights cover the mansion, the woods and the gardens. Concessions include handcrafted desserts, hot cocoa and spiced cider, and music plays along the route. Groups larger than 10 book through The Trustees directly. The FAQ lists Elena Gauthier as the Bradley contact.
December 4 is Canton's busiest Friday, and it's full price at Bradley
The Irish Cultural Centre at 200 New Boston Drive has its biggest holiday nights on the first weekend of December. That weekend is full price at Bradley.
On Friday, December 4, the centre holds its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Service from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free and includes carols, mulled wine, mince pies, Irish Christmas cake and live music in the Heritage Pub. The same evening, Celtic Woman's Chloë Agnew performs Christmas in Canton from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with tickets starting at $39.19. The two events overlap in time at the same address, so if you want both, call the centre to check how they fit together.
Families with younger kids have another option that Friday. Canton Parks & Rec runs Film & Frosting, a children's program, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The next morning, the Irish Cultural Centre hosts Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets range from free to $23.18, and children 0 to 3 are free.
So December 4 and 5 already have a lot going on in town. Bradley charges full price that weekend, and the next Value Nights are Wednesday and Thursday, December 9 and 10. The centre's two later concerts are also on full-price Bradley nights. Ireland with Michael – A Celtic Christmas is Friday, December 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with tickets from $33.85. An Irish Christmas with Ishna is Sunday afternoon, December 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., with tickets from $39.19. Neither concert conflicts with a discounted Bradley night.
Daytime around the dates
Canton Public Library at 786 Washington Street has daytime events on several of the same days. Each one is listed on the library's December calendar:
- Tuesday, December 1, 6–7 p.m.: Chanukah Storytime, with songs, olive-oil making and a menorah craft.
- Wednesday, December 2, 3–4:30 p.m.: Holiday Tin Art for teens. That evening is the first Value Night at Bradley.
- Thursday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Drop-In Gift Wrapping.
- Saturday, December 5, 10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Polar Animals drop-in craft, the same morning as Breakfast with Santa.
- Wednesday, December 9, 12:30–3:30 p.m.: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating for teens, before a Value Night at Bradley.
- Friday, December 18, 2–4:30 p.m.: a second Drop-In Gift Wrapping session, a few hours before the Celtic Christmas concert at the Irish Cultural Centre.
There's one date before Winterlights opens. The Canton Farmers Market holds a winter market at 960 Washington Street on Sunday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to SEMAP's winter market listing. That's five days before the opening night at Bradley.
If you're looking at Winterlights tickets and thinking about the Canton home you'll be coming back to after the holidays, Alex Rocher and the RockHome team can give you a clear starting point before the new year. Get an Instant Home Valuation, and we'll talk through what it means whenever you're ready.
