Holiday Wonders at the Garden 2025
Presented by Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)
Step into a world of twinkling lights, cozy moments, and pure holiday magic at Holiday Wonders at the Garden! From November 28 through December 30, 2025, the Memphis Botanic Garden transforms into a glowing winter wonderland filled with sparkling displays, whimsical theme nights, and unforgettable memories for the whole family.
New this year: Experience the dazzling Polar Passage in The Woodland, enjoy interactive play spaces, and explore the Garden with our new mobile web app featuring a GPS map, FAQs, and festive surprises.
Event Dates & Hours
November 28–29, December 5–7, 11–23, & 26–30, 2025
5–8:30 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
Select the date and entry time you'd prefer. Entry times will sell out. Once inside the Garden, you can stay until closing.
Tickets
- Advance Tickets: $15 MBG Members* | $17 Non-Members
- Same-Day Tickets: $20
- Children under 2: Free
- *Limit 6 discounted tickets per membership.
- Tickets are sold by date and entry time. Entry times will sell out—advance registration strongly recommended. Once inside, guests are welcome to stay until closing.
- Tickets on sale November 7, 2025, at 10 am CT.
Theme Nights
Make your visit extra special with these magical evenings:
- Opening Night with Santa – Nov 28
- Cozy Campfires – Dec 5
- Jingle Jammies – Dec 6 & 16
- Santa Sundays – Dec 7, 14, & 21
- Paw-liday Wonders – Dec 11
- Snow Queens – Dec 15
- Happy Hula-Days – Dec 17
- Let It Glow – Dec 18
- Ugly Sweater Night – Dec 19
- Holiday After Glow – Dec 26–30
Good to Know
- Food & Drinks: Rotating lineup of food trucks nightly (Say Cheese, Good Groceries Mobile Diner, Snowbirds Sweets & Treats, Hot-n-Heavy Dogs). Seasonal cocktails, hot chocolate, and cider available at the bars. Credit/debit only.
- Parking: Free parking at the Visitors Center. Overflow parking and shuttle service available on busy nights.
- Santa Claus: Appearing on Nov 28, Dec 7, 11, 14, & 21.
- Pets: Only allowed during Paw-liday Wonders (Dec 11).
- Weather: This is an outdoor event. Dress for the weather. In case of cancellations due to inclement weather, guests may reschedule to another night.
- Mobile Web App: NEW this year! Prepare for your visit & find out what to expect at Holiday Wonders at the Garden at https://bycell.co/ddjpt
Location
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Additional Information
Holiday Wonders at the Garden isn’t just an event; it’s Memphis’ holiday tradition. Whether you’re strolling hand-in-hand under the lights, cozying up at a fire table, or watching your child whisper wishes to Santa, it’s the perfect way to make the season bright.
All proceeds directly support the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Please visit membg.org/wonders for more information.
Holiday Wonders at the Garden is presented by MLGW with support from Legacy Sponsor Bank of America, Adams Keegan, WMC, 104.5 The River/99.7 The Wolf, WKNO, Thompson Machinery, Forever Ready, Crews Family Foundation, F4 Design, A-Z Office Resource/Yuletide Office Solutions, East Memphis Pet Hospital & Resort, and Hollywood Feed.
Event subject to change.
Are you an MBG Member and want to access your discount? Click here to learn how to access Member pricing.
If you need assistance with purchasing tickets please email boxoffice@membg.org.
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. Our 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens and a Level 4 Arboretum, which provide the ability to interact with various families of plants, flowers, and trees.
The Garden offers year-round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings, we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all. Click here to explore upcoming events at the Garden.
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