Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
A half-mile walk through Brookside Gardens in suburban Maryland, with the flowerbeds and grounds lit by one-of-a-kind light sculptures. Timed tickets must be bought online in advance.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Fri, Jan 1 |
| Hours | Not published yet Timed entry from 5 pm; the closing time is not on the page. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets $13.99 Sunday to Thursday and $16.99 Friday and Saturday per person, fees included; ages 4 and under free; online only, no gate sales (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Length | Half-mile walk-through |
| Where | Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park, Montgomery County, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 |
| Parking | Parking at the main entrance, 1800 Glenallan Ave, and at the Conservatory entrance, 1500 Glenallan Ave. |
Checked on Montgomery Parks, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights
When is Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Fri, Jan 1.
How much are tickets for Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights?
Ticket needed. Timed tickets $13.99 Sunday to Thursday and $16.99 Friday and Saturday per person, fees included; ages 4 and under free; online only, no gate sales (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.