Tickets now on sale for fifth-annual Halloween-themed, walk-through light show at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus in Osprey
August 25, 2026 | Sarasota, FL. – Lights at Spooky Point, the Halloween-themed light show introduced to Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus, returns in October for a fifth season. This year’s show kicks off on Thursday, October 1 and remains on view nightly through Saturday, October 31. (*Lights at Spooky Point will be closed on Tuesday, October 13.)
Tickets for Lights at Spooky Point can be purchased through Selby Gardens’ website at selby.org or in person at either of its two campuses. Member tickets go on sale August 25; Non-member tickets go on sale August 31. To become a member, visit selby.org.
“Lights at Spooky Point has quickly become one of the season’s most anticipated events,” said Jennifer O. Rominiecki, president and CEO of Selby Gardens. “From its immersive atmosphere to its family-friendly Halloween fun, it offers an experience unlike any other in the region. We’re thrilled to see it becoming a cherished fall tradition at our Historic Spanish Point campus.”
Visitors to Lights at Spooky Point will journey along a hauntingly lit trail that winds through the wooded grounds and historic landmarks of the campus. Along the path, guests will encounter whimsical Halloween displays and imaginative light installations at every turn. Returning favorites include the spectral “ghost orchids” that hover above the Pioneer Graveyard, towering “Dracula orchids” draped in eerie Spanish moss, and vibrant “spider orchids” spun into glowing webs high in the trees. These stunning decorations are inspired by real-life plants bearing the same names—a playful nod to Selby Gardens’ botanical roots and horticultural mission.
Guests also will find plenty of pumpkins, scores of skeletons, and other Halloween classics at “Spooky Point.” The show is designed for all ages, with just a few minor jump-scare opportunities to keep older kids happy.
“Lights at Spooky Point is designed to be a joyful, family-friendly celebration filled with imagination, whimsy, and just the right amount of spooky fun,” said Jennifer O. Rominiecki, president and CEO of Selby Gardens. “Our creative partners at Affairs in the Air continue to surprise and delight us with their incredible work, and we’re excited to see the new spooky magic they’ll bring to the Gardens in 2026. We’re also deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Koski Family Foundation for their generous support, which helps make this beloved event possible and opens the door for even more members of our community to enjoy it.”
A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night of the show, with two entry times available—6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Guests with young children or mobility issues are encouraged to consider the earlier entry. Those who want the full “Spooky Point” experience can opt for the later slot, after dark. Ticket prices for Lights at Spooky Point are $34 for adults ($24 for Selby Gardens members), $19 for ages 5-17, and free for children 4 and under. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged, as some nights may sell out prior to opening time. Food and beverages will be sold on-site throughout each evening of the show.
To learn more and purchase tickets, go online to selby.org or visit the Welcome Center at either the Downtown Sarasota campus or the Historic Spanish Point campus.
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About Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history. Established by forward-thinking women of their time, Selby Gardens is composed of the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus and the 30-acre Historic Spanish Point campus in the Osprey area of Sarasota County, Florida. The Downtown campus on Sarasota Bay is the only botanical garden in the world dedicated to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and ferns, and other tropical plants. There is a significant focus on botany, horticulture, education, historical preservation, and the environment. The Historic Spanish Point campus is located less than 10 miles south along Little Sarasota Bay. One of the largest preserves showcasing native Florida plants that is interpreted for and open to the public, it celebrates an archaeological record that encompasses approximately 5,000 years of Florida history. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a Smithsonian Affiliate and is also accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Selby Gardens was selected for Time magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Greatest Places 2024.” For more information visit www.selby.org. For more information visit www.selby.org.