October 18, 2023

Tickets Now on Sale for Winter ‘Garden of Lights’ Display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton

Tickets are now on sale for the annual winter “Garden of Lights” display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. Garden of Lights is a half-mile, walk-through, outdoor exhibit featuring more than a million twinkling lights formed into tunnels, flowers, animals and other natural elements.

Brookside Gardens is located at 1800 Glenallan Ave. in Wheaton. Tickets are $10 per person and are required for everyone age 5 and over. The gardens are open rain or shine and no refunds are given. Tickets, which are sold online only, can be purchased at the Garden of Lights website.

Tickets are timed entry with a specific day and entrance time for arrival. Ticketholders must arrive within 30 minutes of the ticketed time slot.

The Garden of Lights opens on Friday, Nov. 17, and runs every evening through the end of the year. The display is closed Nov. 20-23 and Dec. 24-25.

The Garden of Lights turns the rose garden into a winter wonderland filled with white lights with more than 20 large sculptures and falling snow.

Visitors also can enjoy an elaborate model train display.

Hot chocolate and light snacks are sold at the event.