# Luminaria Nights at California Botanic Garden

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 (+5 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
- Ages: All ages
- Price: $23 adult; $18 student/senior/child; members $5 off
- Organizer: California Botanic Garden
- Official page: https://www.calbg.org/event/luminaria-nights-2026
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A winter lights evening in the Claremont garden with paths of luminarias, glowing art installations, live music at three lit venues, free snacks and hot drinks. Some nights sell out, so buy tickets ahead.

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