SYV Holiday Lights Festival

Start: Friday, December 1, 2023 5:00PM
End: Sunday, December 17, 2023 9:00PM

The second annual SYV Holiday Lights Festival hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden will take place over the course of 3 weekends in December! Guests can purchase tickets on select dates and times between 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (the last showing at 8 p.m.). This years dates include December 1st - 2nd, 8th - 10th and 15th - 17th. Guests can enter when the gates open at 5 p.m. regardless of when your scheduled Lights Festival ticket is valid for, and you will be able to enter the Enchanted Garden Lights area when your time slot is called. You are welcome to visit Santa, go on rides, shop at our Market Place, play in the falling snow, roast marshmallows, and more! FREE photos with Santa! Children can enjoy our NEW Mechanical Rides, including the Polar Express Train for a separate purchase on site. This is a one-of-a-kind lighted display, and an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley!