Selby Gardens in Sarasota has one of the most beautiful holiday light displays in Florida

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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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.

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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.

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