The Garden of Lights exhibit returns to Brookside Gardens on Friday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
Now in its 26th year, the exhibit is a popular winter tradition in Montgomery County. The walk-through holiday light display features over 1.5 million colorful LED lights shaped into handcrafted flowers, animals, and other nature-inspired art.
This year’s exhibit adds several features, including a lighted archway synchronized to music, jumping pads, and an animated tunnel. Visitors can also enjoy a snow machine and an interactive tap light display near the Children’s Garden, offering a magical experience for all ages.
Hot drinks and light refreshments will be available for purchase. The Brookside Gardens Visitor Center will be open for restrooms and gift shop access.
Garden of Lights is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 5, 2025, except on Nov. 25–28, Dec. 24–25, and Jan. 1.
The Garden Railway exhibit is open during the Conservatory’s daytime hours—10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.—from Nov. 30 to Jan. 5. It will be closed Dec. 24–25 and Jan. 1. The Railway is not open during the Garden of Lights exhibit.
Tickets cost $10 per person and must be purchased online. Guests ages 5 and older require a ticket. Same-day tickets are available until 4 p.m. Tickets are nonrefundable but transferable if requested by 4 p.m. on the ticketed date. The event will be held rain or shine. Purchase tickets at the Montgomery Parks website here.
Pedestrians and cyclists can enter the display through the pedestrian gate at 1800 Glenallan Ave. or via a half-mile path near the Wheaton Regional Park Adventure Playground at 2000 Shorefield Road.
Brookside Gardens is located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue in Wheaton.
Garden of Lights 2023
Garden of Lights 2023 photo album by Montgomery Parks
Photo courtesy Montgomery Parks
