Step into a sparkling wonderland this holiday season and come experience nature in a new light at Bright Nights! Stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens' glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree, watch model trains zoom along the tracks, roast s'mores by the fire pits, get your face painted, and walk through a vibrant tropical oasis. Plus, don't miss the garden's jolliest visitor, as Santa will be here every day through December 23. With something to delight every age, Bright Nights is a holiday experience to enjoy together, year after year.

Ticket Prices & Dates

Early-Bird Discount: use code ELF to receive 15% off tickets at checkout. Valid now through October 31.

Same day tickets may not be available for purchase. Ticket prices increase to $4 more per ticket at the door. Discounted rates are available for groups of 20+. Please email [email protected] for details.

Event Dates: November 27-29, December 3-6, 10-13, 16-23, 26-31, January 2-3

All shows run from 5 to 9 p.m.

Off Peak Prices: 

• November 27 - December 13
  • Ages 13+: $18 | Ages 3-12: $9 | Ages 2 and under: FREE (please reserve a ticket)
  • Lauritzen Gardens Members: Ages 18+: $14 | Ages 3-17: $7 | Ages 2 and under: FREE (please reserve a ticket)

Peak Prices:

• December 16 - January 3 
  
  • Ages 13+: $22 | Ages 3-12: $11 | Ages 2 and under: FREE (please reserve a ticket)
  • Lauritzen Gardens Members: Ages 18+: $16 | Ages 3-17: $8 | Ages 2 and under: FREE (please reserve a ticket)

Lauritzen Gardens Member Discounts:

• Garden members must create a membership account and log in to receive access to discounted Bright Nights tickets. For login help, contact the garden at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201. 
  Please note that garden membership is not transferable and that the number of tickets you are able to purchase at a discount is commensurate with your membership level. 

General Information

– Enjoy festive food and drinks, including s’mores, from Abraham Catering and J’s Coffee (additional fees apply).
– Bars will be open every evening with an array of beer, wine, and featured cocktails.
– Parking is free.
– Tickets are non-refundable and are non-transferable.
– Late arrivals are not guaranteed entry.
– In the event that Lauritzen Gardens must cancel the event, the ticket holder will be notified (via the email or phone number used at the time of purchase) and tickets will be rescheduled for another evening.
– Lauritzen Gardens sells tickets on our website only. Incorrect pricing and promotions by other, unauthorized entities, such as third-party sites, will not be honored. Tickets purchased through third-party entities are not valid and will not be accepted.
– The North Pole's jolliest ambassador will be visiting the garden every event night from November 27 through December 23.
– Everyone's favorite mean, green holiday grouch will be here to spread his own form of holiday cheer from December 26 through January 3.

Questions? Please contact us at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201. Phone lines are not manned 24/7. For more information, or to see other activities and events at the garden, please visit our website at lauritzengardens.org. 

If you are unable to use your tickets, we will process them as a tax-deductible contribution to Lauritzen Gardens. We do not offer refunds for unused tickets. 

Lauritzen Gardens sells tickets on our website only. Incorrect pricing and promotions by other, unauthorized entities, such as third-party sites, will not be honored. Tickets purchased through third-party entities are not valid and will not be accepted.