# Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights 2026

> Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights in Richmond, Virginia: Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/richmond-lewis-ginter-gardenfest-of-lights/

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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](https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights/), 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.

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