How much does Garden d'Lights cost?

$10 in 2025. The Bellevue Botanical Garden itself is free to visit during the day.

When is Garden d'Lights?

In 2025 it ran nightly through December 31; the 2026 dates will be on the garden's site in the fall.

Where is the best place to see Christmas lights in Seattle?

For a small, calm walk, Garden d'Lights. For a parade, Snowflake Lane next door in Bellevue. Our Seattle page compares them all.

At $10, yes — especially with small kids or on a date. It's compact, so don't expect a two-hour event.

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Garden d'Lights 2026 at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Half a million bulbs shaped into plants, flowers and animals across the Bellevue Botanical Garden — a small, sweet walk for $10 with hot chocolate.

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

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At a glance

2026 dates: Not announced yet. 2025: nightly through December 31
Tickets (2025): $10
The walk: Half a million bulbs shaped into plants, flowers and animals — a short, easy loop
Where: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue

Is it worth it?

Great value and very Seattle — go with young kids.

What visitors say

Families make it a yearly tradition — a device-free night out with hot chocolate — and are impressed by how the lights become animals and flowers, even in the rain. A few wanted more to do, more food options and more than one restroom.

Lights shaped like plants and animals
$10 entry
Hot chocolate
Great with toddlers

Getting there and getting in

Bellevue Botanical Garden. Premium parking in the garden lot is $5, first come first served; free with a disability permit.
Bellevue's free BellHop shuttle can drop you at the garden.

Worth knowing

Arrive within your 30-minute window. Last entry 9 pm; lights out at 9:30.
No dogs; service animals only. Wheelchairs aren't provided.

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Bellevue Botanical Garden

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Questions people ask

How much does Garden d'Lights cost?: $10 in 2025. The Bellevue Botanical Garden itself is free to visit during the day.
When is Garden d'Lights?: In 2025 it ran nightly through December 31; the 2026 dates will be on the garden's site in the fall.
Where is the best place to see Christmas lights in Seattle?: For a small, calm walk, Garden d'Lights. For a parade, Snowflake Lane next door in Bellevue. Our Seattle page compares them all.
Is it worth it?: At $10, yes — especially with small kids or on a date. It's compact, so don't expect a two-hour event.

Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: Bellevue Botanical Garden — Garden d'Lights. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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