Tickets on sale now and more dates added in January! January 4-7 now available! Another dazzling year of Lightscape is just around the corner! Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Merging nature and art, the Garden will come to life at night with festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy. Most nights sold out in 2022, so purchase your tickets and parking now to secure your preferred dates!
Lightscape is SOLD OUT Friday, December 15 – Sunday, December 17,
Flex Tickets still available Sunday.
Dates & Times
Nov. 17, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 (5 – 10 p.m., last entry at 9 p.m.)
Due to high demand, ticket types are categorized by Regular, Peak and Off-Peak pricing.
Regular Dates:
- November 17-19, 22, 24-26
- December 1-3, 8-10, 15, 31
- January 1, 4-7
Peak Dates:
- December 16-23, 26-30
Off-Peak Dates:
- November 29-30
- December 6 – 7
- December 13 – 14
*Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24 and 25
Tickets
Member
| Adult Peak: $29 | Regular: $26 | Off-Peak: $23 |
| Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $17 | Regular: $15 | Off-Peak: $13 |
Non-Member
| Adult Peak: $32 | Regular: $29 | Off-Peak: $26 |
| Child (3-12yrs)Peak: $20 | Regular: $18 | Off-Peak: $16 |
Military (Active, Reserve, Retired, and Veteran) & family with ID
| Adult Peak: $29 | Regular: $26 | Off-Peak: $23 |
| Child Peak (3-12yrs): $17 | Regular: $15 | Off-Peak: $13 |
One discount per transaction, Member discount applied at check out. All tickets are sold as final sale: tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable for dates/times. $3 Service Fee per ticket is added to all transactions (online and in-person). Ticket prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for children the day of the event (online and in-person). Ages 2 and under are free.
Flex Tickets
Anytime Flex (flat rate, no Member discount)
Ticket holders may enter Lightscape anytime between 5-8:30pm on the date they have selected
Price: $60 per person
Includes parking
No Member discounts applicable. All tickets are sold as final sale: tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable for dates/times. $3 Service Fee per ticket is added to all transactions (online and in-person). Ticket prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for children the day of the event (online and in-person). Ages 2 and under are free.
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Parking
Parking is paid and required for all vehicles parking onsite at San Diego Botanic Garden. Be sure to choose the same day as your Lightscape ticket when you reserve. Book your parking now and save!
Prices Per Vehicle:
| Regular/Off Peak | Advanced: $10 | Day of/Onsite: $20 |
| Peak | Advanced: $15 | Day of/Onsite: $25 |
Day of and onsite purchase parking is limited, and if available, payment is due upon arrival.
Groups arriving in multiple cars must drive in together in order to park together in one of several lots being used for Lightscape guests.
All those with Handicap parking and mobility issues please let our parking attendants know so they can direct you to designated parking with easier access to the Blue Entrance path.
Tips for Your Visit
✓ Purchase admission tickets and parking ahead of time, advanced purchase is required for Lightscape!
✓ If your group is arriving in separate cars, drive in together (caravan style) and let the parking attendants know that you are doing so in order to park in the same lot and begin at the same trail entrance.
✓ Wear comfortable shoes – the outdoor walking trail is 1-mile long on paved and dirt paths and occasionally hilly.
✓ Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine.
Concessions Menu
Food Menu | Beverage Menu |
| Savory | Non-Alcoholic |
| *Winter Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich $12 | *Hot Chocolate Veg / GF $5 |
| *Giant Bavarian Pretzel with Cheese Sauce Veg $12 | *Hot Mulled Cider Vegan / GF $5 |
| *Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salsa Verde $12 | Alcoholic |
| *Hand Pies: Flakey Crust with Chicken Pot Pie Filling $10 | Sparkling Prosecco $12 |
| All Beef Hot Dogs with Kettle Chips $11 | *Specialty Cocktails $15 |
| *Housemade Triple Cheese Mac Veg $12 | Holiday Sparkler, Fireside Chat, Baileys Hot Toddy |
| Desserts | Premium Wine Selections $15 |
| Giant Red Velvet Cookie Veg $7 | Premium Beer Selection $11 |
| *Holiday Peppermint Brownie Veg $6 | Soda/Water $5 |
| *Candy Land Candy Selection Veg $10 | |
| Winter Wonderland Vanilla Cakesicle Veg $5 | |
| *Cinnamon and Sugar Donuts Veg $8 | |
| Extra Large Kettle Corn Veg $10 |
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