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Reconnect with family and friends as you stroll through the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape.  Make memories at the snowball pit and take pics at our photo stops.  See our schedule of activities including live jazz on Sundays, when Santa will be visiting, craft nights and more to plan your visit and purchase your tickets. 

On Sunday, Dec. 17, The Booker Gillespie Trio will be performing inside our Mabee Grange from 6-8 p.m. Santa will be in his sleigh in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden from 5-8 p.m.

Tips: 

• Garden members save $3-5 per ticket.  Join today!   
• See schedule of all activities, FAQs and more details about Botanic Garden of Lights
• Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this outdoor, walking event.  Majority of festival paths are wheelchair and stroller friendly.  Manual wheelchairs are available for loan in our visitor center, first-come, first-serve.

Advance, timed-entry tickets are required for all attendees, including Garden members.  Guest passes and reciprocal admission do not apply for this special, ticketed event. 

ADVANCE TICKETS – Purchase up to 11:59 p.m. on day prior to visit.  (prices do not include tax): 

Members:  Ages 16+| $12; Ages 3-15 | $6  

Non-members:  Ages 16+ | $17; Ages 3-15 | $7

Children 2 and under require a $0 ticket. 

Tickets are non-refundable.

2023 Botanic Garden of Lights is presented by