When is Holiday Road 2026?

Not announced yet. In 2025 it ran from November 28 to December 27, from 5 to 10 pm.

How much are Holiday Road tickets?

In 2025 tickets started at $24.99 and went up on busier dates and times. Children 2 and under were free. Every guest needs a timed ticket bought in advance.

How long does Holiday Road take?

Most people spend about an hour on the ¾-mile trail and 1 to 1½ hours in total with the pre-show area.

Is Holiday Road worth it?

It's one of the few walk-through trails in LA set in real countryside, and the team behind it also runs the Halloween walk Nights of the Jack. Reviews are good for families; go on a weeknight for the cheaper tickets.

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Walk-through · King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas · Ticketed

Holiday Road 2026 at King Gillette Ranch (Calabasas)

A walking trail through the oaks of King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, lit with installations from the team behind the Halloween event Nights of the Jack.

2026 dates not announced yet — last season below, marked by year

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At a glance

2026 dates: Not announced yet. 2025: Nov 28 – Dec 27, 5–10 pm
Tickets (2025): From $24.99, varying by date and time; 2 and under free. Timed tickets, bought in advance
Time needed: About an hour on the trail, 1–1½ hours with the pre-show area
The walk: A self-guided ¾-mile trail under the oaks
Where: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302

Is it worth it?

Beautiful, but pricey — look for a discount code before you go.

What visitors say

Visitors love how the trees are lit and call it a Christmas-spirit evening for kids and adults. The price is the sore point: around $40 per person plus $10 parking, and several only went with a coupon. Bring a warm jacket — it's cold in the canyon at night.

Lit trees in the Santa Monica Mountains
Timed entry
Large parking lot
Food and drinks

Getting there and getting in

King Gillette Ranch is off Mulholland Highway near Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. Parking passes must be bought in advance — none are sold on site.
The parking lot closes at 8:45 pm and the trail at 9 pm.

Worth knowing

Advance tickets only, and they sell out.
No dogs; service animals only. The grounds and restrooms are ADA-accessible.

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King Gillette Ranch

Official site

Questions people ask

When is Holiday Road 2026?: Not announced yet. In 2025 it ran from November 28 to December 27, from 5 to 10 pm.
How much are Holiday Road tickets?: In 2025 tickets started at $24.99 and went up on busier dates and times. Children 2 and under were free. Every guest needs a timed ticket bought in advance.
How long does Holiday Road take?: Most people spend about an hour on the ¾-mile trail and 1 to 1½ hours in total with the pre-show area.
Is Holiday Road worth it?: It's one of the few walk-through trails in LA set in real countryside, and the team behind it also runs the Halloween walk Nights of the Jack. Reviews are good for families; go on a weeknight for the cheaper tickets.

Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: Holiday Road (official) · Local Anchor — Holiday Road 2025. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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