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Brighter Winter Nights

Select dates November 30th - February 22nd

Experience the Garden as a winter wonderland! Featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train!

Presented by ConocoPhillips Alaska

Purchase tickets upon arrival at Admissions
during Non-ASD Winter Break nights only
(see dates below in event FAQ)

Tickets must be purchased in advance during ASD Winter Break: December 19th - January 5th

Brighter Winter Nights information & FAQ

  • Nov. 30th - Dec. 15th
    Thursdays - Sundays | 5:00 - 8:00pm
    $14 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids 6 & under
    Purchase tickets upon entry at Admissions.
    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close.

    ASD Winter Break: Dec. 19th - Jan. 5th
    Every evening excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day | 4:30 - 8:30pm
    $16 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids 6 & under (must be registered)
    Tickets must be purchased in advance during ASD Winter Break

    Ice Sculpture Competition: Dec. 30th - Jan. 5th
    Every evening excluding New Year’s Day | 4:30 - 8:30pm
    Voting will take place on Sunday, January 5th during Brighter Winter Nights
    Tickets must be purchased in advance during the Ice Sculpture Competition

    Reschedule your ticket up to 24 hours before your entry time using the link in your confirmation email.
    Refunds can be processed up to 24 hours prior to your entry time and will be subject to a $5 cancellation fee per transaction.

    Jan. 10th - Feb. 22nd
    Fridays & Saturdays | 5:00 - 8:00pm
    $14 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids 6 & under
    Purchase tickets upon entry at Admissions.
    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close.

  • Remember to dress warmly; this event is almost entirely outdoors

  • Last entry is taken 30 minutes before close.

    For timeslot tickets during ASD Winter Break, please arrive as close to your entry time as possible.

  • Guests typically spend forty-five minutes to an hour.

  • When purchasing tickets, be sure to enter your name and email address correctly in order to receive a confirmation.

    Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation in your inbox.

    You do not need to print the confirmation, just present the QR code(s) in your confirmation email at check-in. Staff will also have a registration list.

Hot Beverages

Tea and hot chocolate (gluten free) will be available for purchase in the Greenhouse

Please bring your own mug to enjoy your drink in the Garden! Limited mugs to borrow are available, but cannot be taken outside the Greenhouse.

Disposable cups will not be provided.  

Guests are also welcome to bring their own hot beverages to this event.

ASD Winter Break Tickets

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE DURING ASD WINTER BREAK

Please confirm you have selected the correct DATE and TIME before completing your purchase.

We cannot refund or reschedule within 24 hours of your ticket date’s entry time.

Looking for a Gift Idea?

Consider gifting an ABG membership or digital gift certificate to a friend, family member, or loved one. Gift certificates can be applied towards gift shop items, memberships, or Brighter Winter Nights tickets.

To purchase a membership as a gift, continue with the membership button below and you will be prompted to add the recipient’s information during the checkout process.