SYV Holiday Lights Festival 2026

The fifth annual SYV Holiday Lights Festival, hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden and presented by Sable Offshore, will take place over the course of 3 weekends in December! 

Dates this year are December 4th - 6th; 11th - 13th and 18th - 20th and we are open every day from 5 - 9 p.m. 

This Country Styled Celebration includes visits and photos with Santa; Holiday Market Place; play in the falling snow; delicious food trucks and snacks; roasted marshmallows; and entertainment!

There are also small mechanical rides for children, including the mini Polar Express (tickets for rides are purchased separately). 

For guests over 21, we have mulled wine, holiday cocktails, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. beer and local wine for purchase. 

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in our half-acre illuminated Garden to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. 

Visitors are encouraged to wear warm clothes, Santa hats and Ugly Christmas Sweaters! 

General Admission Tickets: $30 (13 and over) 
Includes admission to the SYV Holiday Lights Festival. Guests can enter when the gates open at 5 p.m. and spend the whole night with us! 

Children Admission (12 and under): $15 
Includes admission to the SYV Holiday Lights Festival. Children 2 and under are FREE!

At the door ticket pricing:
General Admission Tickets: $35 (13 and over) 
Children Admission (12 and under): $20

We anticipate selling out, so get your tickets while they last. No tickets will be added if we are sold out.

FREE Parking on site! 

This is a Rain or Shine event.