Planning Your Day
Sutton is a beautiful historic town in the heart of the Blackstone Valley spread over 8 square miles, so many of the participants are also spread across this rural area. To enjoy the day, it may be best to plan which venue(s) you wish to visit ahead. To see full descriptions go to the Trolley Route page. You can either take a free trolley or drive yourself by following the route map which can be found under Maps or on the back of the Chain of Lights brochure available at all participating stops.
Trolleys and Buses
Parking
There are large parking areas located at the following locations:
Food
Money Matters
Sutton is a beautiful historic town in the heart of the Blackstone Valley spread over 8 square miles, so many of the participants are also spread across this rural area. To enjoy the day, it may be best to plan which venue(s) you wish to visit ahead. To see full descriptions go to the Trolley Route page. You can either take a free trolley or drive yourself by following the route map which can be found under Maps or on the back of the Chain of Lights brochure available at all participating stops.
Trolleys and Buses
- We have many trolleys running our routes, but due to demand we have added buses to accommodate everyone throughout the day. There is no difference in the stops they make.
- All Trolleys and buses will make a loop stopping at between 5 – 8 venues. You should plan on a minimum of least 3 hours per route if you get off at all participants stop, so please plan accordingly. Each trolley route will take around 1 hour to complete without getting off.
- Trolleys and buses arrive at each stop approximately every 20 minutes. Trolley Guides are on each route to help you navigate and Greeters are available at each stop to provide information.
- All trolley routes intersect at the Sutton High School, where you can change trolley routes.
- When exiting or waiting for the trolley/bus please watch small children as there may be cars coming and going from the venue’s parking areas or road traffic.
Parking
There are large parking areas located at the following locations:
- Sutton High School -- Trolley hub
- Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road;
- Each participating stop does have limited parking, but please respect neighboring property and do not park in coned/roped off areas or in in the Trolley Stop designated areas.
Food
- From homemade lunches, baked goods, and snacks to gourmet food trucks and grilled offerings, many venues have delicious food offerings so you are sure to find something to suit your taste buds. Please see the Route Details tab under Trolley Routes for descriptions of what is available. Also check our Facebook page for highlights
- Please refrain from bringing food or open drink containers on trolleys
- Use available trash bins to keep our beautiful town clean
Money Matters
- There are no entrance fees to the participating stops and the Trolleys and parking are also free
- There will be many items for sale at each stop for you to find that perfect gift or momento of the day. This event is used as a key fundraiser for many community organizations who participate, so your support will be greatly appreciated.
