Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden: a one-mile trail of lights

Name: Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden: a one-mile trail of lights
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2027-01-03
Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden · 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

A mile-long trail of a million lights and music

Lightscape returns to San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park from Nov 20 to Jan 3, 2027: a one-mile after-dark trail of a million lights with new art, color and sound. Tickets are by date and entry time; the ticket calendar skips most Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

Before you go

Popular nights go quickly, so buy online ahead; same-day tickets cost $5 more.
EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal cardholders can buy up to four $10 Museums For All tickets each night, with the card and a photo ID at the door.
Exchanges close 72 hours before the ticket date and cost $10 per transaction.

Source and checks

Official source Gardens of Golden Gate Park (Lightscape) · Source checked Oct 15

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