Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Richmond's big holiday light show fills Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with millions of lights in themed displays, with a fairy village and model trains indoors, fire pits for s'mores and food along the paths. The 2026 theme is 'Otherworldly'.
| Dates | November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
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| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 4 pm to 10 pm Timed tickets from 4 pm; arrive within 30 minutes of your time. Members-only preview Nov 20 to 22. Adults-only nights Dec 2, 3 and 30; dogs welcome on GardenFest for Fidos Mondays. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Value nights adults $26, youth $16; peak nights (Nov 27-29, Dec 11-13, Dec 18-Jan 1) adults $29, youth $21; under 4 free; walk-ups $5 more per ticket Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Where | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, just north of the Richmond city line in Henrico County, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228 |
| Dogs | Leashed dogs only on GardenFest for Fidos nights: Nov 23 and 30, Dec 7, 14 and 28. |
Checked on Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights
When is Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights open in 2026?
November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 4 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights?
Ticket needed. Value nights adults $26, youth $16; peak nights (Nov 27-29, Dec 11-13, Dec 18-Jan 1) adults $29, youth $21; under 4 free; walk-ups $5 more per ticket. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.