Photo: Raymond Johnson · CC BY-SA 2.0Garden · Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street · Ticketed
Blossoms of Light 2026 at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street lit entirely with LEDs — tunnels, glowing trees in purple and pink, and a walk that's even prettier after snow.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Google 4.8 ★ · 18,839 reviews
At a glance
- 2026 dates
- November 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027 (closed Nov 26 and Dec 25)
- Hours
- 4:30–9 pm
- Tickets
- Advance only, from the Gardens' own site; 2026 prices to be announced
- What you'll see
- All-LED light tunnels, glowing trees in purple and pink — even prettier after snow
- Where
- Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Is it worth it?
Denver's prettiest Christmas walk — buy tickets as soon as they go on sale.
What visitors say
The gardens are one of Denver's best-rated places. For Blossoms of Light, the gardens themselves warn that most nights sell out days or weeks ahead.
- Light tunnels
- Glowing trees
- Free parking structure
- Free shuttle program
Getting there and getting in
- Parking in the Gardens' structure is free but fills quickly. Nearby streets need residential permits on some dates.
- RTD routes 24 and 10 stop nearby, and there's a free shuttle program.
Worth knowing
- The Gardens expects most nights to sell out days or weeks ahead.
Questions people ask
- Where are the Blossoms of Light in Denver?
- At Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street (1007 York St), in the Cheesman Park area.
- When is Blossoms of Light 2026?
- November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, 4:30 to 9 pm, closed on Thanksgiving (November 26) and Christmas Day.
- Are Blossoms of Light worth it?
- Yes — Google 4.8 from nearly 19,000 reviews. It's a compact, romantic walk; go right after a snowfall if you can.
- How do I get tickets?
- Advance tickets only, sold on the Denver Botanic Gardens website. Buy only there to avoid resellers.
Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: Denver Botanic Gardens — Blossoms of Light. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.



