“Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park

“Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail at Golden Gate Park Richard Haughton San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a glowing after-dark wonderland this winter with Lightscape , an immersive holiday light and music trail that has wowed crowds in London, Chicago, Melbourne, and New York. From November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026 , visitors can wander a one-mile path with more than one million twinkling lights, tunnels of color, lantern trees, glowing sculptures, and water features . The trail is custom-designed for San Francisco and will also feature festive food and drinks, including hot chocolate to enjoy along the walk. This one-of-a-kind experience highlights the Botanical Garden’s 55-acre winter landscape through a kaleidoscope of color, light, and sound. Visitors can gather with family and friends and take in dazzling displays like the Cathedral of Light , the Singing Tree , and the Meadow of Light . Lightscape San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Ave November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026, 5:00 to 8:15 pm ( timed entry every 15 minutes; closed Nov 24, 25, 27; Dec 1-3, 8-10, 15, 16, 24) Lightscape Tickets : Adults: $32-$42 Kids (5–17): $20-$24 Ages 4 & under: Free Members: 20% off $5 extra for same-day purchase Flex Tickets: $60 adults / $40 kids $10 “Museums for All” tickets on select dates: November 21, 23, December 4, 7, 11, 17, 18, and January 4. Admission for up to four people may be redeemed through Museums for All by presenting a valid photo ID and EBT card at entry. Adult tickets are: $42 – Peak $38 – Standard $32 – Off-Peak Youth (5-17) tickets are: $24 – Peak $22 – Standard $20 – Off-Peak View this post on Instagram A post shared by San Francisco Botanical Garden (@sfbotanicalgarden) Upcoming “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail at Golden Gate Park Events Fri 11/21 “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail Opening at Golden Gate Park Wed 11/26 “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park Fri 11/28 Black Friday at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park Thu 12/25 Christmas at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park Fri 12/26 “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park Wed 12/31 NYE at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail (Golden Gate Park) Thu 1/1 New Year’s Day at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail Sun 1/4 “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail Final Day at Golden Gate Park Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: $32* *Adult tix start at $32 Categories: *Top Pick* , In Person , Kids & Families , Outdoors , Tree + Holiday Lightings , Weird, Wild & Wonderful Art Venue : San Francisco Botanical Garden Address : 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 Other Events on This Day Wednesday, November 26, 2025 9:00 am Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) FREE* *Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID < Tuesday, November 25 Thursday, November 27 >