See ZooLights In Stoneham: Illuminate Your Holidays

The holidays are going to be lit! Get ready to ignite your merry and bright! See ZooLights in Stoneham and illuminate your holidays.  ZooLights returns to the Stone Zoo starting Friday (November 17). The holiday tradition continues for another round of twinkling lights and seasonal spirit lifting. Dates, times and ticket information is all here.

Walking throughout the 26 acre property at the Stone Zoo is light living a Christmas Carol. You'll be walking in a winter wonderland with thousands of lights on display. It's electric and defintiely will set the mood right for a merry and bright, magical holiday.

See this incredible display in Stoneham from Nov. 17 - Jan. 7. It's open daily from 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. (Closed November 23 and December 25). The website describes the experience perfectly: "Take a sparkling stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, Canada lynx, reindeer and more. This year's event promises to enchant visitors of all ages with more twinkling lights and festive cheer."

Don't miss out on the carousel and Jungle Fun ride, also open nightly from 4 to 8 p.m. Kids and the young at heart can even take part of a "Santa Experience." That includes a photo with the jolly old elf himself, hot cocoa and smores! Meet Mrs. Clause on select Tuesdays and Thursday and on Christmas Eve.

This extraordinary exhibit will have you promenading down tree-lined illuminated paths, with thousands of dazzling lights. Keep in mind, it takes 60-90 minutes to walk ZooLights, as reported by the Stone Zoo. Also of special note: Daytime zoo visitors can't stay for ZooLights without buying a ticket for the event. The Stone Zoo will be closed dairly from 3-4 pm. Parking is free. And you can grab you tickets for ZooLights and the Santa Experience now, HERE. 

Non-member tickets are $16.96, while members of Zoo New England will pay a discounted rate. Group rates are also available. Groups of 20 or more will receive  a discounted rate of $10 per person. .For more information, go to zoonewengland.org/engage/zoolights/.

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The iconic Christmas movie, starring Will Farrell, is much more than just physical comedy. It's the the humor in his childlike discoveries. It's also really well written and delivers some seriously funny and memorable lines. Let's open up Santa's bag of goodies from the movie. I will happily share the 13 best quotes from the movie, Elf. 

The iconic Christmas movie, starring Will Farrell, is much more than just physical comedy, and the humor in his childlike discoveries. It's also really well written and delivers some seriously memorable funny lines. Let's open up Santa's bag of goodies from the movie. I will happily share the 13 best quotes from the movie, Elf. In no particular order, here some some of the best zingers.

When Buddy meets Santa at Gimbels department store, he realizes it's not the real Santa, and whispers in his ear:

"You sit on a throne of lies...(sniffing) You stink. You smell like beef and cheese. You don't smell like Santa."

"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup." – Buddy

Buddy, trying to get his "new brother" Michael's attention, rambles on and says “So, good news. I saw a dog today.” 

Another Buddy the Elf classic: "I am a cotton-headed ninny muggins!" 

The mailroom scene is one of my favorites. It's lines like this that keep it real...and keep it real funny.

"This place reminds me of Santa's workshop except it smells like mushrooms and everyone looks like they want to hurt me."

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“I planned out our whole day. First we make snow angels for two hours, and then we’ll go ice skating, and then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie Dough as fast as we can, and then, to finish, we’ll snuggle.” 

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“As you can imagine, it’s dangerous having an oven in an oak tree during the dry season.” — Papa Elf

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Ok, maybe you left out the elf part. But it is fun!