La Luz de las Noches

This December, Santa Fe Botanical Garden opens its gates after dark for La Luz de las Noches, a winter tradition where thousands of twinkling lights, glowing farolitos, and the warm flicker of real wood fire pits transform the Garden into an inspirational gathering place for the whole community.

Wander through beautifully lit, themed vignettes tucked throughout the Garden and follow the sound of music as performers and carolers fill the cold night air with festive spirit. Warm up with seasonal food and drinks along the way. On select nights, Santa and Mrs. Claus join the celebration, adding extra magic.

All Aboard!

New this year, the La Luz Express, a g-scale model train, winds through the Garden’s twinkling landscape, while activity stations bring family-favorite traditions to life with s’mores by the fire, cookie decorating, and festive games.

Whether you’re bringing the whole family, gathering with friends, or sharing a cozy date under the lights, La Luz de las Noches is the season’s most magical way to celebrate light, community, and nature under the New Mexico sky.

Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Learn more here.

Important Info

Dates and Times
  • December 17 – 31 (closed 24 – 25)
  • 4:30 – 7:30pm nightly
On Sale Dates

Member Presale: October
General Public: October 15

Location

715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Admission
  • Adult: $29.95
  • Youth: $9.95
  • Member Adult: $25
  • Member Youth: $8
  • Children 5 and under enter for free

Become a member for discounted pricing.

TREATS!

We will have complementary cookies, hot cider, and cocoa!

ART!

Discover beautiful, handcrafted works from local Native American artists, offering unique art pieces available for sale—perfect for holiday gifts!

Ticket Prices

  • Adults: $29.95
  • Youth (6-17): $9.50
  • Members: $25.00
  • Member Youth (6-17): $8.00
  • Children 5 & under: Free!

Frequently Asked Questions

Included in the price of admission are cookies, hot cider, and delicious cocoa at the North and South Ramada! We’ve also lined up some really special food and drink options available for purchase!

We will have plenty of staff and volunteers to help you with any questions you may have on site, just look for the elves with holiday light necklaces and badges. They will also have flashlights to help guide you.

We have two ADA accessible Port-A-Potties at the entrance right past the Kiosk on the left.

We cannot offer refunds. If there is a cancellation due to weather, tickets may used on another evening or consider them a donation to the Garden.

La Luz opens at 4:30pm and you may enter at any time. Last entry is 7:00pm each night. When you arrive, please have your tickets ready to show our greeters.

Parking is available at our lot and across the street at the Museum Hill Parking Lot.

We will have ADA parking spaces on the left as you enter our lot marked by orange cones. There are also ADA spaces in the lot across the street. If you require assistance, please let our greeters know and they will contact a staff member or volunteer to help. We have 2 wheelchairs that are available on a first come first serve basis.

The Garden path and walkways are crusher fines (crushed stone and compacted earth) and these will cleared but may be soft or muddy due to weather. We recommend wearing comfortable, insulated outdoor footwear. Main paths are ADA accessible but we ask that you be careful while walking as it will get dark around 4:45pm. Our staff and volunteers will have flashlights but you may want to use your smartphone flashlight if you venture off onto side pathways. You will see some areas are sectioned off, this is for your safety and protection.

It will be cold at night, so please bundle up! The Pavilion and Amphitheater will both have heat and we will have several heaters throughout the Garden and a fire pit to cozy up to, as well as warm drinks. If the weather turns and we have to cancel an evening, we will notify all ticket purchasers via email no later than 2:00pm the day of the event.

We will also post to Facebook and Instagram if there are cancellations due to weather. There are no refunds for cancellations however you may use your ticket for another night.

We ask that you kindly dispose of all trash before you leave. There are many trash receptacles throughout the Garden and three recycle bins.

No pets please, even in carriers or backpacks. Only ADA-qualified service animals are allowed.

Please do not bring any firearms onto the property.

Please refrain from smoking or vaping in the Garden.

We will be documenting this wonderful event! If you prefer not to be photographed, please let one of our staff know. By attending this event, you consent to Santa Fe Botanical Garden using photos or videos you may appear in for promotional purposes.

We cannot offer refunds. If there is a cancellation due to weather, tickets may used on another evening or consider them a donation to the Garden.

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