# Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden > Event for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Botanical Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014 - Ages: All ages (Under 2 free; $5 per group of 6) - Price: $5 non-refundable reservation fee per group of up to 6 people (proceeds benefit Three Square Food Bank); free factory viewing - Organizer: Ethel M Chocolates - Official page: https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/ethel-m-chocolates-holiday-cactus-garden--listing-c22d2b61ca3b4aae0b56f1ce ## About Nevada's largest botanical cactus garden transforms into a desert holiday paradise in Henderson with more than one million twinkling lights draped over three acres of 300+ species of rare cacti and succulents. Families stroll lantern-lit stone paths as illuminated saguaros, prickly pears, and agave glow in vibrant holiday jewel tones. Inside the chocolate factory, children can peer through viewing windows to watch artisans crafting copper-kettle peanut brittle and creamy holiday truffles. Outside, guests warm up with Ethel M's signature gourmet hot cocoa served with giant marshmallows, while meeting Santa in his desert gazebo. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth paved stone paths wind gently through the garden; completely stroller and wheelchair friendly. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches situated throughout the garden, plus indoor air-conditioned cafe seating with family changing restrooms. • Age Suitability: All ages, popular with families with young children and toddlers. • Sensory Tips: Gentle outdoor garden atmosphere with twinkling static and slowly pulsating lights without loud sound effects. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M Chocolates](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/holiday-cactus-garden-lights-at-ethel-m-chocolates--listing-f5c266991210bf7467ab9dd0) — Nov 5 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Botanical Cactus Garden, Henderson · From $3 · checked Oct 14. 33rd annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights: stroll the Ethel M botanical cactus garden lit with a million lights, with hot chocolate available. 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