# Garden of dLights at The Ruth Bancroft Garden > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 - Ages: All ages (free for children under 5; packed decomposed granite paths for sturdy strollers) - Price: Adults $29; Youth (5–17) $16; Children 4 and under free; garden members receive $4 discount - Organizer: The Ruth Bancroft Garden - Official page: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/events - 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/san-francisco/activities/garden-of-dlights-at-the-ruth-bancroft-garden--listing-742f38a6f04639b94e44e821 ## About Walnut Creek's renowned botanical succulent garden transforms into an otherworldly nighttime spectacle during the Garden of d'Lights. Advanced laser lights, radiant color washes, and whimsical glowing sculptures illuminate towering agaves, spiky cacti, and graceful echeverias across the 3.5-acre preserve. The self-guided walking trail takes about an hour, giving families plenty of time to take photos and explore interactive light elements. Pathways are flat, packed decomposed granite suitable for sturdy strollers. 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