Get a Glimpse of Holiday Lights in the Gardens!
Admission Details
- No tickets required: Walk-up entry is available each night.
- Suggested donation: $10 per person for guests older than 12. Guests are welcome whether they contribute the suggested amount, a smaller donation or are unable to donate. Contributions support garden maintenance, horticulture, children’s education and event costs.
- Payment options: Cash, cards, PayPal and Apple Pay are accepted.
- Groups: Groups of 10 or more should call 727-753-7840 before visiting.
- Pets: Well-behaved pets are welcome on a 6-foot leash. Consider whether your pet is comfortable with crowds, light displays and music.
- Accessibility: Paths accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, and a calming tent is available onsite. Wheelchairs and scooters are not available onsite.
- Weather: Check the Foundation’s Facebook page for closures due to inclement weather.
Free Parking
Free parking is available at two on-site locations: 12520 Ulmerton Rd. and 12211 Walsingham Rd. Accessible parking is available at the Walsingham entrance.
Guests receive a sticker at the gate identifying their parking lot. Keep it handy so you know which exit to use when returning to your vehicle.
There are no shuttle or park-and-ride options this year.
History of Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Known as one of St. Pete-Clearwater's most beloved annual traditions, Holiday Lights in the Gardens celebrates 26 years in 2026. Starting the year the gardens opened in 2000, the event was designed to help showcase nature-themed light displays on buildings, trees and plants throughout the property’s unique areas full of trails and beautiful blooms.
