More than half a million lights shaped into plants, flowers, birds, animals and waterfalls will fill Bellevue Botanical Garden starting Saturday, Nov. 28.

Garden d'Lights, the garden's annual holiday light display, runs nightly through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, according to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. This is the event's 32nd year.

The display is open every night of the season, including Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. It is closed Dec. 25.

What it costs

General admission tickets are $10 for guests 11 and older. Children 10 and under get in free every night.

Eight $5 nights fall on Monday-through-Thursday evenings during the first two weeks: Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 and Dec. 7 through 10. Those nights close earlier, with last entry at 8 p.m. and lights off at 8:30 p.m.

On all other nights, first entry is at 4:30 p.m., last entry is at 9 p.m. and lights go off at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are sold online only. Each ticket is for a specific date and half-hour entry window, so visitors should plan ahead. Tickets are not refundable unless the event is canceled, but they can be rescheduled through the confirmation email link.

There is a limit of 10 adult tickets per transaction.

Sensory Friendly Night

Tuesday, Dec. 8, is Sensory Friendly Night. All lights stay on, but there is no live music, and attendance is capped at 200 guests per half-hour. Tickets are still required.

Getting there and parking

The garden is at 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. Premium parking in the garden lot costs $5 per vehicle on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles with a state-issued disability permit or plate park free in that lot.

Free parking is available at Wilburton Hill Park, about a quarter mile east on the south side of Main Street.

Visitors can also ride BellHop, Bellevue's free electric on-demand shuttle, by downloading the Ride Circuit app.

On the path

The walking route covers about three-quarters of a mile, mostly on gravel paths. Visitors typically spend 30 to 45 minutes on it. Pets are not allowed; only service animals are permitted.

Each guest may bring one beverage and a small snack. The Trillium Store is open every evening during the event from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Garden Society members receive free passes: one with an individual membership, four with a dual or higher membership. A scavenger hunt map and live music schedule will be posted in mid-November.

The event runs rain or shine. Snow, ice, high winds or power outages could force a cancellation, which the garden said it would announce on its website and social media pages.