Get your Christmas light fix at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens:

Tickets are available for the best holiday light display on the Mendo Coast! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is proud to present the 14th annual Festival of Lights. The event will run rain or shine each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 29 through December 22. Doors open at 5PM, last entry will be at 7PM.

This unique light show is 100% original and lovingly handmade. Stroll the twinkling pathways, marvel at the glittering scenes, and capture a fabulous family photo. Find a unique present for your favorite person at the gift shop. There will be hot cocoa, apple cider, and sweets available at the Friends of the Gardens’ Holiday Cafe. This year Santa Claus will be available for photos each Sunday! Sundays are a great night to visit if you live locally, enjoy smaller crowds, and more time to enjoy the lights.

We have several strategies to keep everyone safe during this popular event and provide a more enjoyable stroll through the lights. You can purchase tickets at the traditionally low rate of $10 per adult in advance but this year we will be charging MORE AT THE DOOR to encourage everyone to arrive at prescheduled timeslots to create a better flow and help with limited parking. Ticket prices will be $20 for adults at the door and are not guaranteed. Children ages 16 and younger attend for free. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended to ensure availability. Timed entry tickets at limited capacities will be available at 5PM, 6PM, 6:30PM, and 7PM. Tickets will not be sold at the door on evenings when the event is at capacity.

Now let’s talk parking… We are offering a free parking shuttle each night of the Festival of Lights. The shuttle will pick up from the Mendocino Community College parking lot off Highway 1 and Ocean Drive at 1211 Del Mar Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. The parking lots will fill up. When this happens, please be prepared to use our shuttle and do not park on Highway 1, it is extremely dangerous!

Finally, dogs are not allowed at Festival of Lights. Clearly marked service animals are an exception to this rule. The Gardens is well-known for its pet-friendly nature. However, during this special event, keep your pets at home or arrange for doggy daycare.

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Our staff and board want everyone to have a chance to enjoy this enchanting nighttime event. Bundle up and enjoy the imaginative displays, sweet treats, and holiday fun during this year’s Festival of Lights! Advanced tickets are strongly recommended and may be purchased online or at the Gardens’ gift shop. Full event details and tickets are available at www.gardenbythesea.org/FOL.

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