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California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Unseen Oceans at the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM

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Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Sun Jan 5, 2025
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Repeating every days through January 5, 2025
Except November 25, 2024, November 26, 2024, November 27, 2024, November 28, 2024, December 24, 2024, December 25, 2024, January 1, 2025.
Except November 25, 2024, November 26, 2024, November 27, 2024, November 28, 2024, December 24, 2024, December 25, 2024, January 1, 2025.
5:30pm to 9:30pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: $10; 4 and under, free
Brookside Gardens transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with over one million colorful lights. The display includes original works depicting animals, flowers, and other natural elements, as well as computerized light displays complete with music and fog.
Tickets are timed-entry and must be purchased online in advance. Children 4 and under do not need a ticket.
Visit the event website for information on arriving by car or foot, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.