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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

A winding after-dark trail through Brooklyn Botanic Garden, with large lit sculptures, colored light on the trees, buildings and water, and music along the way, plus hot drinks, a cocktail bar and a sit-down restaurant. Allow about 90 minutes.

DatesNovember 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Open DaysOpen days within these dates not yet published
HoursNot published yet
Timed entry in 15-minute windows; the garden closes to day visitors at 3:30 pm during the run. 21+ nights Dec 10 and 17; sensory-friendly early entry Dec 3 and 18 at 4 pm; family benefit Dec 8.
TicketsTicket needed. Adults $29 (value nights), $39 (off-peak), $44 (peak); children 3 to 11 $15, $22, $28; ages 0 to 2 free; Anytime Entry $59; members from $29; prices include fees (2026)
Timed tickets: you book an arrival time.
TypeBotanical garden lights
WhereBrooklyn Botanic Garden, next to Prospect Park; the trail starts and ends at the Visitor Center on Washington Avenue, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
ParkingAttended parking at 900 Washington Ave, $25 on most evenings; spaces are limited.

Checked on Brooklyn Botanic Garden, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

Where Is Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights?

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Questions About Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights

When is Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published.

How much are tickets for Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. Adults $29 (value nights), $39 (off-peak), $44 (peak); children 3 to 11 $15, $22, $28; ages 0 to 2 free; Anytime Entry $59; members from $29; prices include fees (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

Is Brooklyn Botanic Garden Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.

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