Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
Visitors stroll along a one-mile illuminated walking path featuring light displays such as the Peppermint Path, the Star Field, and a 28-foot Pixel Pine. The experience includes the Dancing Lights of TRAINS! exhibit, cozy outdoor firepits with s'mores, and shopping at the Holiday Marketplace. Guests can also step inside the Historic Mansion to explore An Enchanted Noel, a French-inspired holiday installation featuring a suspended vintage hot air balloon.
What to Expect
Over one million twinkling lights across a one-mile garden walking path.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Cheekwood
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy s’mores kits and toasty drinks by the outdoor firepits.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and enchanting
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Non-Peak: Gardens Only—adults $26, youth (3–17) $20; Gardens + Mansion—adults $29, youth (3–17) $23. Peak: Gardens Only—adults $29, youth (3–17) $23; Gardens + Mansion—adults $32, youth (3–17) $26. Ages 2 & under are free. Member Adult: $17 non-peak Gardens Only, $20 non-peak Gardens + Mansion, $20 peak Gardens Only, $23 peak Gardens + Mansion. Member Youth: $13 non-peak Gardens Only, $16 non-peak Gardens + Mansion, $16 peak Gardens Only, $19 peak Gardens + Mansion. Late Night LIGHTS Garden Only: adults and youth (3–17) $20; Member Adult $17; Member Youth $13. $2 service fee per ticket in advance; $3 per ticket walk-up; $5 parking fee per vehicle. Merry & Bright package: $130 for Members and $155 for nonmembers; includes 2 adult Gardens & Mansion admission passes, 2 drink tickets, 2 s’mores kits, and 10% off in the Holiday Marketplace. Active duty and retired military personnel receive 50% off tickets on select Monday nights for up to 5 people with valid ID. – Get tickets
- Hours: 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Late Night LIGHTS entry at 8:30 PM on select Monday–Thursday nights; proposal sessions Sunday through Saturday evenings, 5:30 – 9:30 PM. An Enchanted Noel in the mansion: daytime 9 AM – 3:30 PM and evening 4:30 – 10 PM.
- Parking: $5 parking fee per vehicle.
Tips & Advice
- Book online ahead of time, since entry is by timed slot, walk-up tickets carry a higher service fee, and tickets can't be transferred to sold-out times.
- Choose a Gardens + Mansion ticket if you want to see An Enchanted Noel and its suspended hot air balloon inside the Historic Mansion.
- Pick a Monday through Thursday for discounted Late Night LIGHTS entry, but expect to wait until the late entry time before heading in.
- Military families should choose the Military Monday ticket types on the calendar and bring valid military ID, which is checked on arrival.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the one-mile walking path, and stop at the Holiday Marketplace and firepits for s'mores and toasty drinks along the way.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday LIGHTS Member Preview Night on November 19, ticketed separately for members.
- Late Night LIGHTS: discounted Gardens Only late entry on select Monday–Thursday nights, not on peak nights.
- Military Mondays: active duty and retired military get 50% off for up to 5 people on select Monday nights with valid ID.
- Merry & Bright package: two adult Gardens & Mansion passes, two drink tickets, two s'mores kits and 10% off at the Holiday Marketplace.
- New this year in the Mansion: An Enchanted Noel, a French-inspired installation with a suspended hot air balloon.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gardens + Mansion ticket add?
It adds An Enchanted Noel inside the Historic Mansion. This French-inspired installation was created by Laura Dowling and Mauricio Clavero Kozlowski. A vintage-inspired hot air balloon by Studio Cera Marie hangs above the Loggia.
What is Late Night LIGHTS?
It's a discounted, Gardens Only ticket for later entry on select Monday–Thursday nights. It isn't offered on Fridays, Saturdays or the week leading up to Christmas. Holders must wait for the late entry time.
Can I change my date?
Yes, tickets can be moved to a new date for a transfer fee. Transfer before your original visit, and only to times that aren't sold out. Military Monday tickets can only move to another Military Monday.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Stop by the Holiday Marketplace and the firepits for s'mores and toasty drinks.
Can I propose during Holiday LIGHTS?
Yes. Proposal packages are available every evening, Sunday through Saturday.
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