One of the most magical lights displays in Florida is back at gorgeous Selby Gardens in Sarasota. Lights in Bloom features more than 2 million lights and other botanical decorations along walkaways and throughout gardens of the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus. Guests also can enjoy games, kids’ activities like balloon twisting and face painting, and signature holiday photo opportunities.
“Now in its 20th year, our award-winning Lights in Bloom® show really has become a must-do tradition in the Sarasota region,” said Jennifer O. Rominiecki, President & CEO of Selby Gardens. “We love welcoming community members of all ages to experience our downtown bayfront sanctuary magically transformed for the year-end holidays.”
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Photo via Selby Gardens
Explore more than 15 acres of lights at Selby Gardens
Admission options for each night of the show include early entry at 5:30pm and general admission at 6:30pm. Ticket pricing and other information for all entry options can be found on the Selby Gardens website.
In both 2021 and 2019, Lights in Bloom® made the top-10 list of “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The event runs from December 8 through January 3 and tickets are available online. The festivities run from 5:30pm-9pm each night at the Downtown Sarasota campus.
Photo via Selby Gardens
The most dazzling walk in Florida
General admisson to Selby Gardens is $26 for adults and $11 for kids 5-17. Admission is free for members, and $11 for member guests.
Selby also operates a Historic Spanish Point Campus at 401 North Tamiami Trail in Osprey. You can find out admission info and operating hours online.
A proud Eckerd College graduate, he’s a passionate advocate for independent bookstores and St. Petersburg’s thriving craft coffee scene. When he’s not working, you’ll find him biking the Pinellas Trail, strolling with his dogs, catching a film at Green Light Cinema, or enjoying long runs along the city’s award-winning waterfront parks.
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