Descanso Gardens Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Descanso Gardens' nighttime light walk, in its tenth year, leads about a mile through the oak forest and gardens past large art installations, with a new laser light show and 'snowfall' finale on the main lawn and giant glowing koi for the Japanese Garden's 60th anniversary. A craft market runs on the lawn Dec 2 to 6.
| Dates | November 22, 2026 to January 9, 2027 |
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| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Nightly 5:30 pm to 10 pm Timed entry. A members' preview party is on Nov 21. The ticket does not cover daytime garden admission. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets vary by date and entry time: adults $29 to $52, children 2 to 12 $19 to $37, under 2 free; members adults $22 to $45; Anytime ticket $85 ($65 members) (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Length | About 1 mile |
| Where | Descanso Gardens, in the foothills near the 210 and 2 freeways, about 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 |
| Parking | Free parking in the Descanso lots, first come, first served. |
Checked on Descanso Gardens, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Descanso Gardens Christmas Lights
When is Descanso Gardens Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 22, 2026 to January 9, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Nightly 5:30 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Descanso Gardens Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Timed tickets vary by date and entry time: adults $29 to $52, children 2 to 12 $19 to $37, under 2 free; members adults $22 to $45; Anytime ticket $85 ($65 members) (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Descanso Gardens Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.