Visit Norfolk Botanical Garden any evening, including all holidays, from Friday, November 6th to Sunday, January 3rd, to walk through our spectacular holiday light display, Dominion Energy Garden of Lights. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning to make more memories with loved ones, you'll enjoy an evening immersed in magic.
Tired of all the hassle that often comes with holiday planning? NBG has you covered!
Choose an evening and an arrival time, and we'll do the rest! When you turn off Azalea Garden Rd., the Tollbooth arm will be up, and our parking crew will direct you to the nearest available space. Once your party is ready, head inside Baker Hall to explore our Gift Shop, stop by our restrooms, and have your tickets scanned at the back of Baker Hall.
Wander through our lights without wondering if you missed a section of our dazzling display!
With one-way foot traffic, you'll stroll along an illuminated path that highlights the Garden's natural beauty. Food and beverage options will be spaced throughout the route, meaning there is something for everyone! The route itself is a loop, so as it begins to wind down, you'll end up where you parked; no backtracking necessary.
- Mobility Shuttle: Offered nightly for guests with limited mobility and their group to enjoy a scenic ride through our dazzling holiday light display.
- NBG Members Only Weekend: NBG Members get an entire weekend to experience the magic of our Dominion Energy Garden of Lights before it opens to the public!
- Barks & Bulbs: Dogs are welcome every Sunday and NEW! Wednesday during our Fall/Winter season!
- Value Nights: Discounted tickets and smaller crowds make these nights the perfect choice for a relaxing and affordable outing.
- Popular Nights: Expect high visitation. As the title implies, these nights are very popular!
- Volunteer Appreciation Night: Thank you to our amazing volunteers who help keep all 175 acres of the Garden beautiful and thriving!
- Pride Night: Join local community vendors and NBG to celebrate our commitment to being a garden for all.
- NEW! Family Pajama Nights: Put on your comfy PJs and enjoy a cozy stroll through the lights.
- NEW! Holiday Sweater Nights: Wear your favorite holiday sweater.
NBG Members: Please Sign In to your account to receive your member discount on tickets. Members must register on this website before placing items in their cart. If you have not yet registered, click the Create account link at the top of your screen and register with the SAME email address that you provided when becoming a member. Once registered and signed in, add the NBG Member tickets to your cart, and your discount will be applied on the next page at checkout.
NBG Members may purchase as many tickets as they would like; however, the number of discounted tickets per transaction varies by membership level.
- Garden Individual members receive a discount on 1 ticket.
- Garden Family, Garden Family & Friends, Garden Family & Friends+, and Garden Patron Level members receive a discount on a total of 6 tickets.
In the Giving Spirit?
Norfolk Botanical Garden is hosting another food drive to benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore! Bring your items with you when entering Baker Hall Visitor Center and drop them off before beginning your walk through 1.5 million twinkling lights. Boxes will be set up right near the ticket scanning tables for convenience. Visiting the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights multiple times? We are accepting donations from November 6, 2026, all the way through January 3, 2027.
Please see the attached shopping list for recommendations, as more than just food is accepted!
Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact our Visitor Services Team at VS_Supervisors@nbgs.org or by calling 757-441-5830
Tickets are non-refundable. City of Norfolk Admission tax is not included in the ticket pricing.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Dominion Energy Garden of Lights is our biggest annual fundraiser. The magic of this season is how we keep making magic throughout the year for our community! Thank you for choosing to spend the holidays with us; we cannot wait to welcome you.