Brooklyn’s garden is about to glow. Lightscape returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden from November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, transforming the grounds into an after-dark trail animated by light, color and sound.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden calls Lightscape New York City’s most dazzling light show, and it has become a winter tradition for families: an enchanting walk that celebrates the beauty of nature in the coldest months, with luminous installations set among the Garden’s trees and landscapes. The Garden lists the experience among its highlights for kids and families, making it an easy holiday outing for visitors of all ages.
The trail is a ticketed event, and evenings fill quickly as the season gets underway, so booking ahead through the Garden is a smart move. Bundle up, arrive as darkness falls, and let the path do the rest: this is winter in Brooklyn at its brightest.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden sits in the heart of Brooklyn, with entrances on Eastern Parkway, Flatbush Avenue and Washington Avenue.
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