Garden d’Lights 2024

Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased online. Tickets are not sold at the gate. DATES & LOCATION Saturday, November 30 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024 (closed Christmas Day) Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA TIMES & COST GENERAL ADMISSION NIGHTS Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 13-31 (closed on Dec 25) First entry at 4:30 p.m. every night Last entry at 9:00 pm. Lights go out at 9:30pm. 11 Years and Older: $8.00 per person. Kids 10 and under are free. SPECIAL $5.00 NIGHTS First two weeks, Monday through Thursday, Dec 2-5 and Dec 9-12 First entry at 4:30 p.m. Last entry at 8:00pm. Lights go out at 8:30pm. 11 Years and Older: $5 per person. Kids 10 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased online and are date and time specific, so plan accordingly. Tickets will be delivered by email and by text, provided that you enter a cell phone number when buying tickets. You can print your QR code or display the QR code on your mobile device. If you cannot attend the event on the date and time you chose, you can reschedule your own tickets through the link in the confirmation email. You may enter at any time within your 30-minute window. Please do not arrive before or after your 30-minute window. If you are attending as a group, do not enter the ticket scanning line until all people in your party are present. Tickets are not refundable. GIFT CARDS Garden d’Lights gift cards make a great gift for any occasion! The recipient will be able to choose their preferred date and time. HOW TO GET HERE The Bellevue Botanical Garden is located at 12001 Main St., Bellevue, WA 98005. There are several ways to get here from I-405, I-90, and SR-520. We recommend consulting a navigation app to find the best route from your starting point. General Directions From I-405, take exit 13A onto NE 4th St. and head east. Turn right on 120th Avenue. Go south approximately 1/2 mile to the stoplight at Main St. Turn left onto Main St. The Garden entrance is about three blocks up Main Street on the right. King County Metro Please consult the King County Metro Trip Planner for routes and times. Take the BellHop BellHop is Bellevue’s 100% electric, on-demand, and free shuttle service. Simply download the Circuit app, request a ride, and within minutes a sustainable shuttle will pick you up and transport you to the Garden. Premium parking in the Garden’s lot is available for $5 per vehicle, cash or card, on a first come-first served basis. Our lot is busy and often fills, so plan accordingly. Parking is free in this lot for individuals with a disability parking permit. Show your permit to the parking attendant. Free parking is available at Wilburton Hill Park, located 1/4 mile east of the Garden on the south side of Main Street. Event parking is not permitted along Main Street or in the lot immediately north of the Garden. Bus, RideShare and Shuttle Load/Unload Rideshare vehicles, shuttles and buses may drop off and pick up passengers in the loading zone at the Garden. BUS AND SHUTTLE PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE GARDEN. Large vehicles must park at Wilburton Hill Park. THE DISPLAY The display is outdoors on a well-lit pathway and is accessible on foot only. You can plan on walking 3/4 mile. Your time will vary depending on how long you pause to enjoy this one-of-a-kind display. The average time it takes to see the lights is 30-45 minutes. REFRESHMENTS Each guest may bring in one individual beverage and a small snack. Larger food items are not permitted. You can purchase additional refreshments at Copper Kettle Coffee during the event. GIFT SHOP The Trillium Store is open every evening during Garden d’Lights. Dec 2-5 and Dec 9-12 the store will close at 8pm. ACCESSIBILITY The entire route is approximately 3/4 of a mile. Allow at least 45 minutes to tour Garden d’Lights. Disabled parking spots are available in our lot for vehicles displaying a state-issued disabled parking permit or license plate. There is never a charge to park in these spots. Show your permit to the parking attendant. Wheelchairs are not available at the event. Accessible restrooms are located near the Trillium Store. The pathways around the buildings, as well as the Shorts House patio, and the ramp from the Shorts House to the main entry are paved, and many lights can be seen from there. It is about a 1/8 mile walk to the Shorts House. The majority of pathways through the lights are gravel and some are slightly sloped. The gravel is 3/8 minus, which packs down and is an ADA-compliant material. You may encounter puddles and uneven terrain. For assisted groups, the ratio of caregiver to your guests should be 1:5. Please stay with your group to ensure everyone’s safety. All visitors should dress for the weather; non-skid shoes are recommended.

Event Links

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2777584-0

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