Ethel M Chocolates’ Holiday Cactus Garden Lights
Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden Lights 2026
🎄 Dates: November 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (special holiday hours apply)
📍 Location: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
🎟️ Admission: $3 per person; FREE for children under 2 and seniors 65+
Get ready for a dazzling desert holiday tradition! The 33rd Annual Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden Lights returns to Henderson, transforming the beautiful three-acre botanical garden into a sparkling winter wonderland with over one million twinkling lights!
Bring the whole family for a magical evening strolling among illuminated cacti, desert trees, and festive displays. Sip on Ethel M’s famous hot chocolate, take memorable holiday photos, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
🎅 Visit Santa Claus!
Santa will be spreading holiday cheer nightly from November 5 through December 23! Families can bring their cameras for photos with Santa or purchase professional photo packages. New for 2026, the $40 Santa Express Pass offers reserved, front-of-the-line access for up to six eligible guests.
🎶 Special Holiday Activities
The festivities don’t stop with the lights! Throughout the season, families can enjoy:
- Live holiday music, local choirs, and festive performances.
- Holiday-themed trivia nights on December 4 and 12.
- Special Golden Knights and Silver Knights Night on November 20.
- Winter Wonderland on December 29, featuring falling snow, a screening of Frozen, an Elsa and Anna meet-and-greet, and face painting.
- Seasonal chocolate tastings and holiday shopping inside the Ethel M Chocolates store.
Some special activities require additional tickets or advance reservations.
🕒 Special Holiday Hours
- November 5 – December 23: 5 PM – 10 PM
- Christmas Eve: 5 PM – 8 PM
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- December 26 – 30: 5 PM – 10 PM
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: 5 PM – 8 PM
- January 2 – 3: 5 PM – 10 PM
❤️ Holiday Fun That Gives Back
A portion of the $3 admission fee benefits HELP of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank, making this festive family outing even more meaningful.
Good to Know: No reservations are required for general garden admission. Santa visits are available through December 23 only. Pets are not permitted in the garden, except service animals.
✨ Make sweet holiday memories with your family at one of the Las Vegas Valley’s most beloved Christmas traditions!
Official Event Website: https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden
