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SYV Holiday Lights Festival


  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden 151 Sycamore Drive Buellton, CA, 93427 United States (map)

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!

This years dates include December 1st - 2nd, 8th - 10th and 15th - 17th. Guests can purchase tickets on select dates and times between 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (the last showing at 8 p.m.).

It includes!
• Photos with Santa
• Reindeer (on select weekends)
• Rides, including the Polar Express train
• Holiday Market Place (Merchant & Food Vendors)
• Falling Snow
• Roasting Marshmallows

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 in Buellton.

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.

Beer & Wine is also available for guests 21+.

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 Enchanted Garden 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 Enchanted Garden 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, so get your tickets while they last. No tickets will be added if we are sold out.


TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 22ND!

Earlier Event: October 25
Music in the Garden
Later Event: February 10
Volunteer Day