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

Ticket sales will take place 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

Event Information & FAQs

  • Last entry taken 30 minutes before close each evening

    Nov. 30th - Dec. 15th
    Thursdays - Sundays
    5:00 - 8:00pm

    Nov. 30th — Members get in FREE!
    Must present valid membership card:
    Individual: 1 entry
    Student/Senior/Military: 1 entry
    Family: 4 entries
    Family Plus: 6 entries

    ASD Winter Break Dec. 19th - Jan. 5th
    Every evening excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
    4:30 - 8:30pm

    Ice Sculpture Competition Dec. 30th - Jan. 5th
    Every evening
    4:30 - 8:30pm
    Voting will take place on Sunday, January 5th during Brighter Winter Nights

    TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE DURING ASD BREAK AND DURING ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION

    Jan. 10th - Feb. 22nd
    Fridays & Saturdays
    5:00 - 8:00pm

  • Non-ASD Winter Break ticket prices
    $14 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids 6 & under

    All ticket purchases during non-ASD Winter Break nights will take place upon arrival at Admissions.

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    ASD Winter Break ticket prices:
    $16 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids 6 & under (must be registered through ticketing

    TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE DURING ASD WINTER BREAK

    Refunds can be processed up to 24 hours prior to your entry time and will be subject to a $5 cancellation fee per transaction.
    *Optional processing fee applied at check-out

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

  • The front gate opens at 5:00pm (4:30pm during ASD Winter Break). There is no need to arrive early, but please arrive within 15 minutes of your ticket time. For example, if your ticket time is 5:30pm, please arrive between 5:15pm and 5:45pm.

  • 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.

    Once you've purchased your ticket(s), you do not need to print the confirmation. Garden staff will have a registration list at check-in.​

Hot Beverages

Tea and hot chocolate (dairy & 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 select your date and entry time below. Only entry times with available tickets will show.

Looking for a Gift Idea?

Consider gifting an ABG 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.

If you receive a gift certificate and would like to apply the credit to Bright Winter Nights tickets, you must contact our office at 907-770-3692 or email garden@alaskabg.org to acquire tickets for a specific date.