Tickets for the beloved Montgomery Parks winter light display are on sale now
WHEATON, Md. – The winter holiday season is around the corner, and Montgomery Parks’ seasonal favorite, Brookside Gardens’ Garden of Lights, returns, transforming Brookside Gardens into a dazzling winter wonderland illuminated by more than a million twinkling lights.
Tickets are on sale now, giving visitors the chance to plan an enchanting evening strolling through the garden filled with glowing displays inspired by flowers, animals, and other natural elements. Garden of Lights opens for the season on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Ticket details
Tickets must be purchased online in advance at the Garden of Lights website.
- Sundays-Thursdays: $13.99/person (including $1.99 service fee)
- Fridays and Saturdays: $16.99/person (including $1.99 service fee)
- Children under age 5: Free
Garden of Lights takes place rain or shine, so dress accordingly, 5 p.m. until closing. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another date, subject to availability.
Event details
Garden of Lights runs Friday, November 20, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The event is closed November 23 to 26, December 24 and 25, and January 1. Timed entry begins at 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and drinks from an on-site vendor. The Visitor Center will be open for information, as well as restrooms and the Gift Shop, which offers a selection of garden-inspired gifts and seasonal finds.
See the Garden Railway by Day
Visitors can also enjoy the Garden Railway, a free seasonal exhibit featuring G-scale model trains traveling through miniature versions of local Maryland landmarks planned in partnership with the Washington, Virginia, Maryland Garden Railway Society. The Garden Railway will be open during the Conservatory’s daytime hours, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Saturday, November 28, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The Garden Railway is closed on December 24 and 25, and January 1, as well as during Garden of Lights evening hours.
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Montgomery Parks manages 417 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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