Lightscape at San Antonio Botanical Garden
Through Jan 3Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Nightly entry slots 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (trail closes at 10:00 PM). Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
San Antonio Botanical Garden555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209 · 3.2 mi approx. from San AntonioDirections
All ages (fully paved, flat one-mile trail; exceptionally stroller and wheelchair friendly; accessible restrooms)
From $18Adults $18.00–$28.00; children ages 3–12 $13.00–$18.00; free for children under 3. Garden members receive discounts.
About this adventure
An internationally acclaimed illuminated outdoor walking trail returns to the 38-acre San Antonio Botanical Garden. Set to a festive musical soundtrack, the one-mile path guides visitors through immersive light art installations, including the breathtaking 100-foot-long Cathedral of Light arched with over 100,000 warm white bulbs, fields of glowing Texas bluebonnet lights, and illuminated tree canopies dancing to holiday melodies. The trail winds past the Lucile Halsell Conservatory glass pavilions glowing like giant gemstones. Families can pause at fire pits along the trail to roast marshmallows for s'mores, drink warm spiced cider, and take holiday family photos at designated picture spots. Timed-entry admission keeps crowds well spaced.
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