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.
This all-ages event will not allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer (on select days), Falling Snow, Roasting Marshmallows, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley!
General Admission Tickets: $25 (13 and over)
Includes admission to the SYV Holiday Lights Festival.
Guests can enter when the gates open at 5 p.m. regardless of when your scheduled Lights Festival ticket is valid for.
Children Admission (12 and under): $10
Includes admission to the SYV Holiday Lights Festival. Children 2 and under are FREE!
All ticket holders are welcome to enter at 5 p.m. regardless your time slot and invited to enjoy the festivities at the Holiday Market the moment the event starts. Treat yourselves to a number of delicious options of food and drinks, music, entertainment and merchants.
2023 DATES:
A limited number of tickets are available for time slots every half hour from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (The last time slot is 8 p.m.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th (FEATURING LIVE REINDEER!!!)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th (FEATURING LIVE REINDEER!!!)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th (FEATURING LIVE REINDEER!!!)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17th (FEATURING LIVE REINDEER!!!)
We anticipate selling out on all da
