# Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights 2026

> Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights in St. Louis, Missouri: Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/st-louis-missouri-botanical-garden-garden-glow/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Millions of lights turn the Missouri Botanical Garden into a mile-long evening walk, with fire pits for s'mores, food and drink along the path, and the garden's holiday flower and model train show open during Garden Glow hours. Adults-only, family and sensory-friendly nights are on the calendar.

| Dates | November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Not published yet Entry times and prices vary by night (see the garden's ticket calendar); special evenings run 5 to 9:30 pm with last entry at 8:15 pm. Member preview night is Nov 13. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets, price varies by date; same-day adult tickets rise by $2 after 4:30 pm; members get $5 off adult tickets (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Length | About 1 mile; allow 45 minutes to an hour |
| Where | Missouri Botanical Garden in the Shaw neighborhood of South St. Louis, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 |
| Parking | Free parking in the garden's two lots at Shaw and Vandeventer, with a free shuttle to the entrance. |
| Dogs | No pets; ADA service animals are welcome. |

Checked on [Missouri Botanical Garden](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/signature-events/garden-glow), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights

### When is Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25.

### How much are tickets for Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. Timed tickets, price varies by date; same-day adult tickets rise by $2 after 4:30 pm; members get $5 off adult tickets (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights a drive-through?

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

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