Garden dLights Opening Weekend at Bellevue Botanical Garden
Through Nov 29Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Opening Weekend Saturday, Nov 28 and Sunday, Nov 29, 2026; Timed entry slots every 30 minutes from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (event runs through early January)
Bellevue Botanical Garden12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005 · 7.1 mi approx. from SeattleDirections
All ages; fully paved ADA stroller-friendly pathways; warm education center and restrooms
From $10$10 for adults and children ages 11+; children 10 and under enter free; timed ticket purchase required
About this adventure
Opening on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, Garden dLights transforms the 53-acre Bellevue Botanical Garden into an enchanting wonderland glowing with over 500,000 brilliant lights! Rather than abstract shapes, volunteers hand-craft intricate light sculptures modeled after native Pacific Northwest flora and fauna: towering foxgloves, cedar trees, leaping frogs, deer, birds, and an awe-inspiring 30-foot dragon nestled among the ferns.\n\nPaved walkways wind through the illuminated gardens, making the entire route fully accessible for strollers and multi-generational family strolls. Warm cider, hot cocoa, and cookies are available at the Copper Kettle Coffee Bar inside the Aaron Education Center. Timed-entry admission tickets purchased online in advance keep pathways comfortable and uncrowded.
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