NIGHT LIGHTS
November 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025 | 4–10PM Daily
November 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025 | 4–10PM Daily
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at New England Botanic Garden with a breathtaking winter light display that is unmatched in the region. This year, prepare to be amazed by Night Lights, where you will embark on a spellbinding journey through a mesmerizing array of radiant, glowing lights in every imaginable color.
Amidst a quarter million lights, enjoy a delightful evening with popular favorites such as s’mores, seasonal drinks, a model train, holiday shopping, and fun photo opportunities for the whole family! NEW this year, a skating rink will debut for the first time in Night Lights’ history to bring joy to the young and young at heart. Colorful landscapes, immersive experiences, and life-long memories await this winter!
TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Tickets for members and the public are available now. Secure yours now to get your preferred date and time.
| NON-MEMBER PRICING | Non-Peak | Peak |
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| ADULTS | $25 | $27 |
| SENIORS (65+) | $22 | $24 |
| NON-MEMBER CHILD (Age 4–12) MEMBER CHILD (Age 4-18) |
$15 | $17 |
| CHILD (Age 3 and UNDER) Tickets required |
Free | Free |
| Members receive a 25% discount and a 50% discount for the evenings of December 2-4 (while supplies last). Click here to become a member.
Note: If your membership is set to expire before your desired Night Lights ticket date, you may receive an error message and will have to renew your membership to purchase tickets at the member discount rate. |
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Night Lights Peak evenings include Fridays and Saturdays November 29 – December 14 and every evening December 20 – December 31.
Please note: The Garden will be closed for Night Lights on November 28, December 24–25, and January 1.
Our Night Lights support hotline is happy to assist you at 508-869-6745.
For parties of 20 or more arriving by bus, group rates are available. Click here to learn more.
KICK-OFF EVENING WITH DIWALI LIGHTS (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, November 23, 4–10PM
Kick off this season of Night Lights with a special cultural celebration! In partnership with the India Society of Worcester, join us in celebrating Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights.’ Enjoy a wonderful evening of Indian cultural programs, delicious Indian food, shopping local vendors, henna, and more amidst the colorful cascade of lights. Limited tickets are available. Stay tuned for more information. This event is SOLD OUT.
NEW! ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR GLICE SKATING RINK
Enhance your Night Lights experience by gliding to your heart’s content on our new outdoor skating rink. This exciting addition includes a skate rental, concessions stand, and spectator’s deck. Admission to the skating rink is $6 per person for everyone over age three and available on a first–come, first–served basis. Learn more.
HOLIDAY PARTIES
Enhance your corporate or social holiday party with a touch of magic by pairing it with Night Lights for a truly festive experience! This year holiday parties will take place in the Garden’s brand new event space, the Reservoir Room. This room is ideal for groups of 40-100 people and has beautiful copper ceiling details. You can add delicious and creative fare by Peppers Artful Events while discovering the vibrant display of décor and lights around the gardens. Click here for more information.
CHILDREN BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Make your child’s birthday party one to remember and host their special day with us! The Night Lights party packages include a room rental, an hour-long guided activity, and admission for 15 children and 15 adults to our evening event, Night Lights. The booking for these party packages will start at 5 pm and can be up to 3 hours in length. Click here for more information and party packages.
NIGHT LIGHTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Night Lights is a very popular event and will sell out. Tickets will not be available at the door. We recommend making your plans early for the largest selection of dates and arrival times.
Tickets will go on sale on October 16 for members and October 28 for non-members. Sign up to receive email reminders about events at the Garden.
The number of tickets available each evening is limited because we are committed to providing a safe and joyful experience for visitors. Additional tickets will not be added for this event and we do not keep a waiting list for tickets.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill members save 25% on Night Lights tickets! You must be logged in to receive your member discount. The number of member-priced tickets you have access to is determined by your membership level. Additional tickets for your guests may be purchased alongside your member tickets beginning October 16.
Please note that Member Gate Passes and reciprocal member benefits are only available for daytime general admissions and cannot be used for Night Lights.
If you have not registered an account with our ticketing system, click here to create an account. Choose Register to create an account and check “I am a Member.” You will need to know your Patron ID/Member Number and last name of the primary person on your membership. Your Patron ID can be found on your physical or digital membership card, or contact our membership office at membership@nebg.org.
*If your membership is set to expire before your desired Night Lights ticket date, you may receive an error message and will have to renew your membership to purchase tickets at the member discount rate.
We are only offering full-priced tickets, member-priced tickets, and group-priced tickets for this event. All other discounts such as Reciprocal, Military, MTA, Card to Culture, and Library Passes are not available for this special event.
Night Lights is extremely popular and will sell out. We have staggered visitor arrival times in 15-minute increments to make for a better visitor experience. Once you are checked-in you may stay until the event closes at 10:00pm.
When you select an arrival time, you are choosing what time you would like to walk through the main entrance of the Visitor Center. There are not timed performances, and the exhibit is the same throughout the whole evening. The Café, Garden Shop, and Restrooms are not accessible before your arrival time.
We ask that you arrive as close to your selected arrival time as possible. We cannot guarantee entry if you arrive more than 30 minutes late.
Diwali on November 23 will have timed performances that occur throughout the evening. Check back for schedule.
Tickets for Night Lights are non-refundable and only valid for entry on the date and time listed on the confirmation email. If you are unable to attend at your selected time you do have a few options:
- If tickets are available for another evening of Night Lights, you can reschedule your tickets by calling 508-869-6745. There is a $10.00 transaction fee for all rescheduled tickets. Tickets may only be rescheduled by 5:00pm the day before your ticket date and for as long as there are tickets available on a different date. Once we are sold out, tickets cannot be rescheduled.
- Give your tickets to someone else. Please note that individual tickets may only be redeemed for a single ticketed admission to Night Lights of equal or lesser value.
- Return your tickets to New England Botanic Garden as a donation to our nonprofit, receiving a tax-deductible receipt in return. To take advantage of this offer, you must email development@nebg.org no later than the visit date listed on your confirmation email.
You are taking a risk if you buy tickets from somewhere other than www.nebg.org. Scammers actively try to sell fake tickets. Our facilities will be at capacity, and you will have to be turned away if you don’t have genuine tickets.
Night Lights is a mostly outdoor event through roughly 15 acres of formal gardens. There are also displays in our Visitors Center, Classroom A&B, and two subtropical indoor conservatories. Here is the list of the formal gardens that are a part of the display.
- Entry Garden
- The Ramble
- Garden of Inspiration
- Pliny’s Allée
- The Court: A Garden Within Reach
- Path to Lawn Garden
- Lawn Garden
- Secret Garden (viewable from above)
Please note other formal gardens, including the Winter Garden, and all woodland areas will be closed each evening.
The paved areas in the Winter Garden are currently being remodeled to enhance accessibility of the space. At the same time, the Garden of Inspiration has been reintroduced as part of the Night Lights display.
Admission to the Garden’s new outdoor skating rink is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety reasons, the rink may be subject to weather closures. Please feel free to call ahead to confirm whether the rink is open. On your visit, head to the Garden’s Southeast Link for rink admission tickets, skate rentals, and more.
Night Lights Skate Hours: 4 – 9:30 PM, last entry at 9 PM
Rink Access: $6 per person for everyone over age three (after purchase of Night Lights tickets)
Skate Rental Rate: $6 per pair
Please note that the Garden does not provide storage for skates or other personal belongings.
Each year, the Garden’s horticulture team creates imaginative new features that make Night Lights a unique experience for first-time visitors and returning guests alike. In 2022, displays immersed visitors in different environments on Earth from icy mountaintops, to meadows of pollinators, and even into the sea. In 2023, the artfully crafted light displays of Night Lights: Starry Skies took guests on a journey through the cosmos and back. For 2024, enjoy a kaleidoscope of colors at Night Lights: Color Cascade as light displays are exhibited in every imaginable color.
Visit the Farmer and the Fork café for hot cocoa, apple cider, cider donuts, winter cocktails and savory, seasonal grilled cheeses. Open nightly until 9:30 p.m. View the menu here.
Please note that seating is very limited during this event and we do not recommend bringing a picnic dinner. Outside alcohol is not permitted at the Garden.
Enhance your visit with a S’mores Kit, the quintessential Night Lights treat! The S’mores Kit includes fresh ingredients for one delicious s’more, including graham crackers, chocolate, and a marshmallow. Sticks will be provided at each fire pit. $3.75 per package including tax. Reserve your S’mores Kit when purchasing your admission tickets and skip the concession line!
Visits usually last one to three hours. You are welcome to walk the lighted paths more than once. Once checked in, you can stay until the event closes at 10pm.
The majority of this event takes place in our outdoor lighted gardens which are accessible in clear weather but may be challenging in rainy, icy, or snowy weather. Outdoor paths are made from concrete, brick, bluestone, asphalt, or wooden decking. The indoor portion of this event is fully accessible.
A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. You are welcome to bring your own mobility scooter.
All paths for Night Lights are accessible by stroller. Small strollers with large wheels work best on our paths. Large strollers and wagons are not recommended. Scooters and other wheeled devices are not permitted.
Because this is a rain, star shine, or snow event, we advise caution when navigating potentially icy outdoor spaces. All visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be dressed for the elements.
The majority of this event is outdoors, although visitors do need to pass through the Visitor Center to enter and access all areas of the event. You should dress warmly, including coats, snow boots, hats, and gloves as necessary.
Night Lights takes place in all weather conditions. However, if weather presents a risk to safety, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill may decide to cancel an evening. If so, you will be notified by email no later than 2pm on the day of your visit and a refund will be issued for your tickets.
No. All pets, including our Tails ‘n Trails members, should remain at home for this event. Service dogs are allowed throughout the gardens and buildings at all times.
Yes! We have a large, well-lit parking lot on site. There is no charge for parking.
Handicap accessible parking is available in the main lots. You may also choose to drop off members of your party halfway up the entry path by following signs for the drop-off area.
If you choose to use Uber, Lyft, or another taxi service, please note that our entry gate on French Drive will close automatically for arriving vehicles at 10:00pm each evening. Please plan to be picked up before 10:00pm.
After parking and gathering your party, proceed up the path and into the Visitors Center. Please have your printed or digital email confirmation ready.
Our Night Lights team is happy to assist you daily 9am–5pm by phone or email. Call our Night Lights Hotline at 508-869-6745 or email visit@nebg.org.
If you have questions about Night Lights please call 508-869-6745 or email visit@nebg.org.
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