Dazzling 'Lightscape' At Brooklyn Botanic Garden Returns

BROOKLYN, NY — Lightscape — the otherworldly light-filled winter trail — is returning to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5.

Now in its fourth year, the immersive experience features a mile-long trail with evocative light shows and 16 different larger-than-life sculptures made out of more than one million LED lights.

This year, sculptures include the towering "Winter Cathedral" by Mandylights, "Singularity" by Squidsoup, which is a 26-foot-high sphere with more than 6,000 individual lights, and the brand-new "Butterfly Effect" by Masamichi Shimada and Light Art Collection.

Garden officials said the experience has been reimagined this year with expanded food and drink offerings, including a seated dining menu and bar area.

Also, along the trail, visitors can enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine and hot cider, along with sweet and savory handheld treats.

New for 2024, Lightscape will host adults-only nights for people ages 21 and up on Dec. 12 and 19, with special drink menus and late-night access.

And, on Dec. 18 and Jan. 3, the garden will host “sensory-friendly” sessions, which will provide a quieter experience for visitors with disabilities.

Tickets range from $24 to $45, with special prices on Value Nights and Off-Peak entry.