Gardens Aglow 2025 Returns to Boothbay This November

Tickets are on sale now for the ultimate Maine road trip!

A beautiful trip to Costal Maine Botanical Gardens is a must on your holiday to-do list!

Join in the celebration of ten dazzling years of Gardens Aglow! An annual tradition for many New England families, more than 780,000 visitors have experienced the magic of Maine’s premier light show.

If you want to branch out and try something completely different this Thanksgiving & Christmas season, this one of a kind event will make family holiday memories that you won't soon forget.

Gardens Aglow in Boothbay, at Maine Costal Botanical Gardens, is set to return for their 11th annual seasonal celebration. Once again this year, it will be a self guided walking experience, with brand new walking routes and paths to explore.

Bask in the glow of over 750,000 dazzling LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens. and a new, reimagined design. This is a once in a lifetime experience to explore one of the brightest and best light displays in New England!

In addition to two of their popular Trolls, you’ll find an enchanting forest with mushrooms and shooting stars. Beat the crowds and save by visiting during Early Bird days before Thanksgiving.

The event runs Thursdays-Sundays, from November 15th-January 3rd, plus select dates!

Here is how the ticket prices break down:

Adults: $21, Seniors (65+): $18, Children (3-17): $12, Family (2 adult/2 children): $54, Child under 3: free

Members prices are Adults: $23, Children: $13 ages 3-17, under 3 are free

Seniors & Vets: $20

Member Adult: $18.50, Member Child: $10.50

All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Arrival times are at 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Gardens Aglow will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Keep in mind that Gardens Aglow can be a very crowded event, and that ticketing and concessions take place indoors.

Parking is limited, so they ask that you carpool with family and friends.

Also, be sure to check out the Boothbay Lights website for a all the regional events and businesses that are open during Gardens Aglow.

Get your tickets for the amazing Gardens Aglow here