Select Nights in December | 5–9 p.m. | Gates Close at 8 p.m.
This December, let your holiday spirit shine at Garden of Lights!
Explore our beautifully transformed botanic gardens as you stroll along a whimsical half-mile loop, glowing with colorful grapevines, towering flowerbeds, dancing blossoms, and vibrant displays.
Visit with Santa* and enjoy other live entertainers while you warm up with a hot cocoa or beverage from our full bar. You won't want to miss this magical experience — where every step illuminates a world of wonder!
2024 Dates:
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 8
Thursday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 15
Thursday, Dec. 19 – Monday, Dec. 23
Thursday, Dec. 26 – Sunday, Dec. 29
*Santa Claus will be onsite nightly through December 23. Full entertainment schedule below.
Ticket Prices (Members receive a 20% discount):
This is a timed-entry event. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to ensure your preferred date and time.
Santa James
Dates: Dec. 5
Santa James, aka James Brunt, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is most known for pushing the boundaries of what we know about theater with immersive productions in obscure settings and hard-hitting concepts. But come December, he loves bringing people together during the holidays as Santa James.
Santa Gary
Dates: Dec. 5 & 6
Santa Richard & Catherine Frazier as Mrs. Claus
Dates: Dec. 12–15, 19–22, & 23
Sugar Plum Furries
Dates: Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 26
A troupe of therapy dogs spreading holiday cheer.
Russick Smith
Dates: Dec. 6 & 28
Russick Smith is a cellist and multi-instrumentalist lauded for his unique outdoor performances and diverse musical collaborations.
Mainstreet A Cappella
Dates: Dec. 7 & 8
Mainstreet A Cappella is a dynamic CSU vocal ensemble renowned for its captivating a cappella performances. Dedicated to spreading joy and fostering a sense of community through music, Mainstreet A Cappella continues to push the boundaries of vocal performance.
Foothills Madrigal
Dates: Dec. 13
The Foothills Madrigal Singers are a small group of folks who enjoy acapella music across the ages. They are based at Foothills Unitarian Church and perform at venues across Colorado, including the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
Crispy Watkins
Dates: Dec. 14 & 20
Crispy Watkins, a bard of Appalachian spirit-folk, weaves folk tales and tunes rooted in ancestral wisdom. With a heart for community and the Earth, their music offers somatic soul care, honoring the interconnectedness of all beings.
Surround Sound A Cappella
Dates: Dec. 15, 23, and 29
Surround Sound Quartet sings four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Their repertoire ranges from jazz to show tunes, '40s and '50s to traditional barbershop. They bring classics from the past to the present with our unique and lively style and rich blend.
Shtonkmas Brass
Dates: Dec. 21
Shtonkmas Brass is a seasonal version of Shtonk Brass: an amalgamation of some of the spiciest horn players and drummers from across Northern Colorado.
Exquisite Brass
Dates: Dec. 22
Exquisite Brass is the premier performing brass ensemble in the Northern Colorado area. Our members have performed together for over 20 years!
Michelle Grimes as Mrs. Claus
Dates: Dec. 26–29
Veronica May
Dates: Dec. 27
If you want to laugh and cry and fall in love with music-making, Veronica May would love for you to be a part of her musical family. Whether behind an electric guitar, piano, mic, or podium, Veronica May is here to entertain and educate on matters of the heart and matters of mental health.
CIRQULAR
Dates: Dec. 29
CIRQULAR is a collective of movement artists based in Fort Collins, Colorado who specialize in circus performance. Our goal is to incite the spark of passion and promote self-expression among our audience while honoring all forms of movement as art.
Garden of Lights tickets are non-refundable. Garden of Lights is an all-weather outdoor event. Please review our Event Refund Policy.