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Galaxy of Lights

Step into the magical world of holiday lights at Galaxy of Lights!

November 15 – December 31, 2024

From the sparkling pathways to the animated scenes that tell a story of holiday cheer, every moment spent in Galaxy of Lights is a brush with magic. With walking and driving options, Galaxy is perfect for families, couples, and friends of all ages. This event is more than just a light show—it’s a place where memories glow as brightly as the lights.

So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the most awaited holiday event in Huntsville! Let’s light up the night together and revel in the joy and beauty of the season.

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Vote for Galaxy of Lights!

Galaxy of Lights is nominated again for the USA Today 10Best Travel Awards for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Light Show. The competition is fierce! We were ranked #2 in 2023, and we’re going for the top spot this year, but we need your help. The rankings are made by popular vote, so if you loved what you saw, tell the world that Huntsville Botanical Garden’s light show is the best in the country by voting today and every day through December 2. 

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Schedule

Walking Nights

  • Nov. 15 – Dec. 1
    (closed Thanksgiving Day and Nov. 17)
  • Dec. 4-8
  • Dec. 18-26 (Closed Christmas Day)
See Walking Night FAQ

Driving Nights

  • December 9-17
  • December 27-31
See Driving Night FAQ

Dog Nights

Mondays and Tuesdays of Walking Nights
  • November 18 & 19
  • November 25 & 26
  • December 23 & 24

*Dog admission is $5 per dog

See Dog Night FAQ

Ticket Prices

All tickets to Galaxy of Lights are non-refundable. Tickets for Walking Nights may be rescheduled to a different date for a transaction fee of $5 per ticket. All unused tickets are considered a donation to the Garden in support of our mission activities. To reschedule your Walking Nights ticket(s), please email tickets@hsvbg.org with your order/ticket number and date you wish to reschedule. We ask that you kindly allow two business days for a response to ticket inquiries, including rescheduling requests.

Proceeds from Galaxy of Lights directly support the mission-driven activities of the Garden.

Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets

Walking Nights

For Walking Nights, please pre-purchase your timed ticket in advance to guarantee your admission! Gate tickets are not guaranteed during Walking Nights. EBT card and photo ID must be presented at check-in for Museums for All tickets to be redeemed.

There are no refunds for Galaxy of Lights tickets.

Ticket TypeNon-PeakPeakGate
Ticket Type: Member Adult
Non-Peak:

$13
Peak:

$17
Gate:

$25
Ticket Type: Member Child
Non-Peak:

$7
Peak:

$10
Gate:

$15
Ticket Type: Non-Member Adult
Non-Peak:

$16
Peak:

$20
Gate:

$25
Ticket Type: Non-Member Child (3 – 15)
Non-Peak:

$9
Peak:

$12
Gate:

$15
Ticket Type: Museums for All
Non-Peak:

$3
Peak:

$3
Gate:

$3 
Ticket Type: Dogs
Non-Peak: N/A
Peak:

$5
Gate:

$5

Driving Nights

For Driving Nights, tickets can be pre-purchased for any date or purchased upon arrival. All Driving Nights tickets are priced per vehicle with ten (10) or fewer occupants. A fee of $3 per addition person will be charged for vehicles with more than 10 occupants.

There are no refunds for Galaxy of Lights tickets.

Ticket TypePre-PurchaseGate: Non-PeakGate: Peak
Ticket Type: Member
Pre-Purchase:

$25
Gate: Non-Peak:

$35
Gate: Peak:

$40
Ticket Type: Non-Member
Pre-Purchase:

$30
Gate: Non-Peak:

$35
Gate: Peak:

$40
Ticket Type: Member 5-Pack
Pre-Purchase:

$100
Gate: Non-Peak: N/A
Gate: Peak: N/A

Bulk Sales

Host Your Corporate Group at Galaxy of Lights

Create an unforgettable holiday experience for your group at Galaxy of Lights! Perfect for corporate gatherings, client appreciation, or any large group celebration, this enchanting display provides a one-of-a-kind, festive backdrop that’s sure to impress. Groups of 20 or more will enjoy a memorable evening filled with sparkling lights, holiday cheer, and a setting that’s perfect for bringing people together. Make this season magical with a group event they’ll talk about all year!

Pricing:

Walking Nights

  • 20-199 tickets = $14 each
  • 200+tickets = $13 each
  • These tickets are good any walking night. One ticket is good for one admission. Children 2 and under are free.

Driving Nights

  • 20-199 tickets = $27 each
  • 200+ tickets = $25 each
  • These tickets are good any driving night. One ticket is good for one vehicle (up to 10 guests per vehicle.)

    For corporate reservation details, please email development@hsvbg.org.

    For all other bulk sales tickets please email tickets@hsvbg.org.

    Sponsors

    Become a Galaxy of Lights sponsor today and enjoy an array of amenities as our thank you for supporting Huntsville’s beloved holiday tradition.

    Email development@hsvbg.org for more information.

    Presenting Sponsors

    Platinum Sponsors

    Silver Sponsors

    Hospitality Sponsor

    Dog Night Sponsors

    Galaxy of Lights
    Engagement Packages

    Are you looking for a magical place to pop the big question?

    Experience a proposal as enchanting as your love story with the Galaxy of Lights Engagement Package at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Under a canopy of a million twinkling lights, you can create the perfect moment to pop the question during the most magical time of the year.

    Our exclusive engagement package includes a private, beautifully lit setting that sets the stage for your unforgettable moment.

    You’ll receive:

    • Personalized Coordination: Work with our dedicated staff who will help tailor the evening to your preferences, ensuring every detail is perfect.
    • Champagne and Sweet Treats: Celebrate your engagement instantly with a toast and sweet treats under the stars.
    • Commemorative Photography: We work with the photographer of your choice to capture your proposal with professional photos that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

    This romantic package is available on select evenings during the Galaxy of Lights event, offering a unique and intimate experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Spaces are limited to make your engagement as special and exclusive as your love.

    Contact rentals@hsvbg.org to reserve your Galaxy of Lights Engagement Package today and start your journey to forever in a setting as magical as your dreams. Say yes to a lifetime of love at Huntsville Botanical Garden, where your most cherished memories begin.

    Galaxy Races

    The Galaxy of Lights 5k Race and 3k Fun Run are your chance to experience Galaxy on a one-of-a-kind run (or walk!) through the displays.

    5k Race—SOLD OUT

    Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

    The 5k Race (3.1 miles) will be held on Monday, December 2, with the course winding through the Galaxy of Lights trail. Much of this path is paved, with occasional sections of gravel path. Start times are staggered in two waves. Because the 5k is a timed race, it is important to start with your assigned wave to ensure proper timing for the awards.

    • Wave 1 (BLUE wristbands): 6:00 p.m.
    • Wave 2 (GREEN wristbands): 6:30 p.m.
    Register Now for the 5K

    Pets, strollers, headphones, and non-registered participants are not allowed on the course. All registrations are final, non-transferable, and non-refundable.

    Our generous sponsors will be providing refreshments for participants and spectators beginning at 5:30 p.m. near the Grisham Pavilion. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the fun and cheer you on! Only registered participants will be allowed access to the Galaxy of Lights displays for the 5k Race and 3k Fun Run.

    Race Results
    Division Results

    3k Fun Run

    Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

    The 3k Fun Run is not a timed race but will be full of great light displays, holiday music, and prizes from our generous sponsors. Sponsors will provide refreshments for participants and spectators beginning at 5:30 p.m. near the Grisham Pavilion. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the fun and cheer you on!

    The 3k Fun Run (1.8 miles) begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, with the course winding through the Galaxy of Lights trail. Much of this path is paved, but there are occasional sections of gravel path.

    Register Now for the 3K

    Pets, headphones, and non-registered participants over 3 years of age are not allowed on the course, but strollers are welcome. Unregistered children under 3 years of age are welcome for the 3k Fun Run but will not receive a commemorative t-shirt. All registrations are final, non-transferable, and non-refundable.

    Only registered participants will be allowed access to the Galaxy of Lights displays for the 5k Race and 3k Fun Run.

    Proceeds from Galaxy Races directly support the mission-driven activities of the Garden.

    Galaxy Races Sponsors

    Fun Facts

    • There are millions of lights throughout the 2024 Galaxy of Lights experience – we are still counting bulbs in our free-time!​
    • The Mystical Forest features over 1100 dancing meadow grass poles that jump and interact with our photo-op 
    • There are over 16 miles of ethernet cord and 15 miles of extension cord throughout the experience
    • The Galaxy of Lights Walking Night experience features over 14 FM transmitter zones and 50 speakers to give music throughout
    • Over 60 Parabolic Aluminized Reflector lights (PAR) will light up the treetops and landscape of the Garden like never before  standard in lighting technology for the Garden​
    • This year features 170 themed wireframe scenes, some as high as 40′ and others as long as 60′
    • Galaxy of Lights is created in-house and is an all-year operation from designing, to engineering, to building the entire experience. It’s technically the Holidays all year round!
    • The Damnson Aquatic Garden has been re-engineered with a walk across the bridge and an entirely new light canopy
    • A brand new 30′-tall castle, sponsored by InTown Partners, will glow with over 50,000 lights–beckoning visitors for hot cocoa and sweet treats.

    Galaxy of Lights General Information FAQs

    Walking Nights FAQs

    Walking Nights tickets vary in price depending on the date, your age, when you purchase your tickets, and whether or not you are a Garden member.

    All ticket prices are listed below. (Hint: To get the best deal, pre-purchase your tickets before arriving, come on a non-peak night, and become a Garden member!) We also offer a discounted ticket price at the gate through Museums for All.

    Walking Nights

    For Walking Nights, please pre-purchase your timed ticket in advance to guarantee your admission! Gate tickets are not guaranteed during Walking Nights.
    Ticket TypeNon-PeakPeakGate
    Ticket Type: Member Adult
    Non-Peak: $13 + tax
    Peak: $17 + tax
    Gate: $25 + tax
    Ticket Type:

    Member Child (3-15)
    Non-Peak: $7 + tax
    Peak: $10 + tax
    Gate: $15 + tax
    Ticket Type: Non-Member Adult
    Non-Peak: $16 + tax
    Peak: $20 + tax
    Gate: $25 + tax
    Ticket Type: Non-Member Child (3 – 15)
    Non-Peak: $9 + tax
    Peak: $12 + tax
    Gate: $15 + tax
    Ticket Type: Museums for All
    Non-Peak: $3 + tax
    Peak: $3 + tax
    Gate: $3 + tax
    Ticket Type: Dogs
    Non-Peak:

    $5 + tax
    Peak: $5 + tax
    Gate: $5 + tax
    Member Tickets
    Non-Member Tickets

    Driving Nights FAQs

    Driving Nights tickets vary in price depending on when you purchase your tickets and whether or not you are a Garden member. All ticket prices are listed below. Reduced-rate 5-packs of tickets can be purchased at the front desk during regular business hours. (Holiday Tip: Driving Nights tickets make great holiday gifts for friends and neighbors!) On Mondays during Driving Nights, a military discount is available at the gate to all active and retired military personnel with military ID. All Driving Nights tickets are redeemable for one vehicle (limit of 10 passengers). An additional charge of $3.00 per person will apply for all passengers over a count of 10. No additional charge is applied for bus drivers.

    Driving Nights

    For Driving Nights, tickets can be pre-purchased for any date or purchased upon arrival. All Driving Nights tickets are priced per vehicle with ten (10) or fewer occupants.
    Ticket TypePre-purchase (per vehicle)Gate: Non-PeakGate: Peak
    Ticket Type: Member
    Pre-purchase (per vehicle):

    $25
    Gate: Non-Peak:

    $35
    Gate: Peak:

    $40
    Ticket Type: Non-Member
    Pre-purchase (per vehicle):

    $30
    Gate: Non-Peak:

    $35
    Gate: Peak:

    $40
    Ticket Type: Member 5-Pack
    Pre-purchase (per vehicle):

    $100
    Gate: Non-Peak: N/A
    Gate: Peak: N/A
    Member Tickets
    Non-Member Tickets