Selby Gardens’ Award-Winning Holiday Light Show Returns Select Nights
December 6, 2024 to January 1, 2025
November 8, 2024 | Sarasota, FL. – Tickets are now on sale for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ annual Lights in Bloom® holiday light show.
Ranked among the 10 best botanical garden holiday light displays in the country by USA TODAY, the walk-through show will run select nights from December 6 through January 1* at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. Tickets may be purchased online at selby.org or in person at the Welcome Center on either of Selby Gardens’ two campuses.
Jennifer O. Rominiecki, President & CEO of Selby Gardens remarked, “As the holiday season approaches, I would like to take a moment to reflect on one of the most cherished must-do traditions in the Sarasota region: the annual award-winning Lights in Bloom® immersive holiday experience, which is now in its 21st year. Every year, the garden transforms into a magical wonderland, filled with laughter, wonder, and the spirit of the season. I encourage each of you to take the time to visit the show with your families and friends. It’s a wonderful opportunity to unwind, enjoy the natural beauty around us, and create lasting memories.”
Admission options for each night of the show include early entry at 5:30 p.m. and general admission at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 21, an additional “all inclusive” ticket choice provides on-site parking, a buffet dinner and open bar in the Gardens’ Event Center, and early access to the grounds. Ticket pricing and other information for all entry options can be found on the Selby Gardens website.
Lights in Bloom® features more than 2 million lights and other holiday and botanical decorations along the walkways and throughout gardens of the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus. Guests also can enjoy games, kids’ activities like balloon twisting and face painting, and signature holiday photo opportunities. Food and beverages, including a cash bar, will be available for purchase from the Michael’s on East Grill, Selby House Café, and other vendors.
In 2022, 2021 and 2019, Lights in Bloom® made the top-10 list of “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Lights in Bloom®
December 6–23 and 26–30, 2024
January 1, 2025
**Closed December 24, 25, 31.
5:30 p.m. – Early Entry
6:30 p.m. – General Admission
Last entry 8 p.m.; Gardens close 9 p.m.
Ticket prices:
Early Entry: $44 for non-members; $39 for members; $24 for ages 5-17; free for 4 and under
General Admission: $34 for non-members, $29 for members, $19 for ages 5-17, free for 4 and under
All-inclusive Experience (Dec. 21 only): $225 for adults; $75 for ages 5-17; free for 4 and under (includes on-site valet parking, buffet dinner and open bar inside Event Center, early admission to grounds)
Parking Information:
On-site event self-parking in the Morganroth Family Living Energy Access Facility is limited to pre-purchased vouchers $19 (while supplies last). Free parking nearby with trolley service to/from our Downtown Sarasota campus will be available. In addition, several options for off-site parking, both on-street and in parking lots, are available within a short walk of our campus.
Tickets available:
Online at selby.org
Welcome Center at Downtown Sarasota campus (1534 Mound Street, Sarasota)
Welcome Center/Gazebo at Historic Spanish Point campus (410 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey)