Garden of D'Lights

Ruth Bancroft Garden is excited to announce the return of its seventh annual holiday light experience, Garden of D’Lights, running on select nights from November 21, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

Each winter, the world-renowned 3.5-acre dry garden transforms into an otherworldly landscape of color, featuring thousands of sparkling lights, sculptures, and lasers that make the unique plant collection of cacti, succulents, trees and drought-tolerant plants come to life.

Garden of D’lights is a self-guided light experience that is family-friendly and pet-friendly. Guests can stroll at their own pace and explore the mesmerizing art displays and illuminated plants. Entirely designed, installed, and operated by Ruth Bancroft Garden’s staff and volunteers, it’s an experience unlike any other in the East Bay Area.

In addition to glowing plants, Garden of D’Lights will also showcase original art and installations by artists including Jacques Lesec, Scott Haycock, Zoe Fry, Victoria Heilweil and Phil Spitler.

“This is such a fun, whimsical, Dr. Suessian array of lights and beautiful plants! This is quickly becoming a holiday tradition for my family and I.” – Natasha (Garden Member)

Tickets are available online at: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden...

Event Details:
Tickets: Adults – $29, Youth (ages 5-17) – $16, Youth (0-4) – Free.
Ruth Bancroft Garden members receive discounted tickets!
Every purchase includes two free daytime guest passes for attendees to return and explore the Garden during public hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. Passes will be given at check-in and are valid for 6 months.

Location: 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Parking: Free but limited. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.
Date/Time: Select evenings from November 21 through January 11 with three timed entries: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM