⭐ Step into a glowing plant wonderland at Garden of D’Lights , a beloved East Bay holiday tradition at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. Wander through the Garden after dark, surrounded by thousands of colorful lights and larger-than-life plant displays.
Highlights
Explore this year’s "Desert Nights" theme, celebrating the beauty and mystery of the desert after dark
Capture one-of-a-kind photos featuring unique illuminated plant silhouettes
Enjoy hot cocoa, spiced wine, and beer available for purchase as you stroll
Shop for unique plants and holiday gifts
Bring the whole family for an all-ages (and pet-friendly) self-guided outdoor experience
Experience the Garden's VIP Lounge, open December 5, 12, and 19
Themed Nights: Holiday Sweater Night - December 18, Disco Night - January 1, Intergalactic Adventure Night - January 8
Support a local nonprofit—every ticket directly funds the Garden’s ongoing mission
General Info
📅 Date & time: choose directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 1 hour
📍 Location: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome!
👥 Children 4 & under enter free
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully ADA-compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
This holiday season, Garden of D’Lights returns with thousands of sparkling lights, lasers, and illuminated art installations woven throughout the Garden’s world-renowned plant collection. This year’s theme, Desert Nights, explores the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the desert after dark. Wander among illuminated cacti, succulents, and towering plants as the Garden transforms into a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience. Get your tickets now!
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden
The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek is a world-renowned 3.5-acre public dry garden showcasing an extraordinary collection of succulents, cacti, and drought-tolerant plants. The Garden serves as a...
