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Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

A one-mile walking loop through Norfolk Botanical Garden lit for the holidays, a Hampton Roads tradition for more than 30 years. Dogs are welcome on Wednesday and Sunday nights.

DatesNovember 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Open DaysEvery night of its run
HoursNot published yet
Open every evening, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day included; the gift shop stays open until 8:15 pm on value nights and 9:15 pm on popular nights.
TicketsTicket needed. Per-person timed tickets online, priced by value and popular nights; walk-up tickets $5 more
Timed tickets: you book an arrival time.
TypeBotanical garden lights
LengthOne-mile walking loop
WhereNorfolk Botanical Garden, next to Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk, Virginia
ParkingFree but limited parking; carpooling is encouraged.
DogsDogs are allowed on Wednesdays and Sundays; service animals any night.

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

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Questions About Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights

When is Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights open in 2026?

November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

How much are tickets for Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights?

Ticket needed. Per-person timed tickets online, priced by value and popular nights; walk-up tickets $5 more. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

Is Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights a drive-through?

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

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