Holiday Lights in Hot Springs Arkansas
Holiday Lights are back at Garvan Woodland Gardens! While visitors love exploring the grounds to see what’s blooming at Garvan Gardens during spring and summer, late fall brings a completely different transformation as over 8 million lights illuminate the 20-acre woodland canopy.
Garvan Woodland Gardens Holiday Lights At-A-Glance:
Dates: November 21 through December 31 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
Hours: Evening admission only — gates open at 5:00 p.m. (Not open during the day)
Tickets: $22 Online Standard nights/ $37 Online Premium nights
Golf Cart Rides: $20 per person (First-come, first-served)
Location: 550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR (Approx. 20–25 minutes from Tiffany's B&B)
Some of our favorite displays are the new under-the-sea aquarium, "ice dandelions" blowing in the wind, Rodrick the Sea Serpent, and the frog pond. "James the Train," a fully animated life-sized train engine is a traditional favorite.
The Garden of the Pine Wind is once again adorned in ethereal blue and white lights; the 50-foot tall Rose Tree comes alive with a 12-minute music and lights show; and watch as elves fill Santa's sleigh with gifts! The Chipmunk Cafe will even be open for food and beverages.
You can visit Garvan Woodland Gardens nightly through December 31st (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days). Please note: During the Holiday Lights season, the gardens are closed during the day and open only for evening lights starting at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets should be purchased in advance online, as most nights sell out quickly. Admission is $22 per adult when purchased online in advance for standard nights, or $37 online for premium nights. If you're staying with us on a weekend, expect larger crowds. For guests unable to walk long distances, golf cart tours are available for an additional $20 per person on a first-come, first-served basis.
Garvan Gardens isn't the only place to see holiday lights in Hot Springs. Historic Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park has light displays in Arlington Park as well as Wheatley Plaza, and be sure to visit the Arlington Hotel's Gingerbread House. This 11-foot tall confectionery creation has adorned the hotel's lobby each holiday season for nearly 40 years!
Ladies, have your husbands abandoned you for the "deer woods"?? Grab your bestie and reserve our Girls Getaway package. You'll enjoy 2 nights at Tiffany's, 50-minute Swedish massage and calming facial for 2 at Nuyu Rejuvenation Spa, and 2 tickets to to Garvan Woodland Gardens. Don't forget to spend some time Christmas shopping in downtown Hot Springs while you're here!
We know the holidays can get busy, so be sure to reserve some time for yourself before your calendar gets filled! A festive escape to Tiffany's B&B is just what you need to rest and relax in the middle of this busy season.
If you plan your visit for mid-November, you can experience an incredible autumn double-feature. Combine the evening magic of the 8 million lights at Garvan Gardens with the breathtaking canopy featured in our guide to the best fall foliage in Hot Springs, Arkansas.