Lightscape at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Walk the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens at night for a magnificent, holiday light experience like no other.

The Lightscape Show at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is once again hosting Lightscape, a dazzling, illuminated trail that takes visitors throughout the garden after dark. Perfect for the holiday season, visitors will encounter monumental lighted sculptures, colorful effects on trees, architecture and water features, and site-specific music and sound. The trail begins at 150 Eastern Parkway.

If you’re looking for a winter experience both safe and fun, this illuminated outdoor trail is a perfect New York City adventure.

Lightscape 21+ Hours

On Thursdasy December 12 and 19, 2024, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden will host special Lightscape events for those 21 years old and over. Take in all the gorgeous sights of the trail while sipping on some mulled wine or spiked hot chocolate!

Lightscape Sensory-Friendly Entry

Those with disabilities or sensory sensitivity can enjoy all that Lightscape has to offer with specially designated early entry times to avoid the usual high volume of people on December 18 and January 3. The capacity is limited during these times to ensure the trail stays less crowded and relaxed. Staff along the path are available to answer questions and assist visitors.

Tickets for Lightscape at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Ticket prices vary depending on what night you plan on attending. There are peak prices for popular days (weekends), off-peak for days during the week when it is not as busy, and value nights on select nights. Members of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden can receive discounted tickets for Lightscape.

Ticket information:
Value Nights
Adults: $24.00
Child (3-12): $12.00
Baby (0-2): Free

Off-Peak
Adult: $36.00
Child (3-12): $18.00
Baby (0-2): Free

Peak:
Adult: $45.00
Child (3-12): $23.00
Baby (0-2): Free

Member tickets are as follows:

Off Peak
Adult: $28.00
Child (3-12): $14.00

Peak
Adult: $32.00
Child (3-12): $16.00

There are no additional disocunts for members on value nights!

Advanced tickets are required; buy them here.

As a general rule, visitors should allow about an hour to 90 minutes to complete the walk. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before your planned time slot; the earliest entry is 4:30 pm and the last entry time is 8:15 pm and the show closes about an hour after the last entry.

Take Amtrak to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Attend Lightscape via Amtrak to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP)—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 9.7 miles away from Brooklyn Botanic Garden, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.