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Outdoor Holiday Fun For All Ages!
The event caters to families, couples, and groups for an unforgettable outdoor holiday experience and features themed evenings, a central location, free parking, timed entry, and outdoor fun.
This unique and expansive holiday exhibition is a delight for all ages to experience the magic of the season. Perfect for a date night or a family outing, attendees can enjoy signature cocktails and other libations, including hot chocolate and apple cider, while exploring. Holiday Wonders at the Garden is a can’t miss holiday experience designed to bring holiday cheer!
The 20-night run includes everyone’s favorite nights, including the dog-friendly Paw-liday Wonders evenings and Santa Sundays with the big guy himself, plus fun & festive theme nights:
Kick off your holiday season at the opening night of Holiday Wonders at the Garden! Santa will be offering season’s greetings in Northern Lights.
Wear your best tiara or crown and come twirl under the Magic Snowfall and meet Elsa and Anna!
Join us in your best jammies for a fun and festive evening among the lights. Plus rock around the Christmas tree with Andrew Best and enjoy a holiday storytime at 6 and 7 pm.
Santa will be offering season’s greetings in Northern Lights, an area with a magical glow and festive cheer. Stop by and make sure you’re on the nice list!
May your holidays be furry and bright! Explore Holiday Wonders at the Garden with your favorite fur baby for our special pet-friendly night. Plus Santa will be on-site to check & make sure your pup is on the nice list.
Celebrate our winter 901-derland in the heart of Memphis. We’ve invited some special friends including characters from Playhouse on the Square’s Wizard of Oz.
Let it glow! Let it glow! Let it glow! Come shine among the Wonders on this special night. Wear your best light-up gear, glow sticks, and light wands, and join us for an extra bright night at the Garden! Plus don’t miss Grind City Hoop Troupe.
December 20 is National Ugly Sweater Day! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for this fun & festive Friday night
Have a little s’more fun this season on these special post-Christmas nights! Cozy up to firepits, enjoy a seasonal sip, and roast marshmallows as we count down to the new year.
All of our light displays are viewable from our main accessible pathways and are within a 1/4 mile of our Visitors Center.
Please note some activity areas are on potentially soft grass & muddy areas.
We have a few push-chair wheelchairs that are available to guests. They are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Simply ask admission staff if one is available for use.
Save the date for December 5! In 2024, we are introducing an elevated 21+ holiday event that includes specialty cocktails, seasonal activities, and more. Check back for pricing & ticketing details.
A bar serving alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages is available inside the Visitors Center.
Snack-type items as well as both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages are available at our concessions stand in Yuletide Yard.
Beverage Selections Include:
Both cash & credit cards are accepted at both the bar & concessions stand.
Food Trucks will be on-site Fridays through Sundays, November 29 & 30, December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 27 & 28.
Groups over 20 can receive $2 off per person. Please contact William Henry, Box Office Manager, for group ticket sales at least 1 week prior to your desired date at william.henry@membg.org or 901-636-4107.
Parking and entry for Holiday Wonders at the Garden is through our Visitors Center. As needed we will open our overflow parking lot with shuttle service. Parking is free.
Present your digital or printed ticket(s) for entry during your selected entry time. Please note that due to capacity limitations, we may not be able to accommodate entry outside of your selected time.
Last entry is 7:30 pm. Once inside the Garden, you can stay until closing at 8:30 pm.
Pets are only allowed for our special Paw-liday Wonders evening on December 12.
Guests are welcome to take photographs and videos of the exhibit for personal use during their visit.
Holiday Wonders at the Garden tickets are on sale beginning 10 am Central Time on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Pricing:
Weeknights (Mondays-Thursdays):
Weekends (Fridays-Sundays):
*Limit six per membership
Tickets are sold by date and entry time. Entry times will sell out. Once inside the Garden, you can stay until closing.
Are you an MBG Member and want to access your discount? Click here to learn how to access Member pricing.
For additional assistance with ticketing, please contact William Henry, Box Office Manager, at william.henry@membg.org or 901-636-4107.
For additional assistance with ticketing, please contact William Henry, Box Office Manager, at william.henry@membg.org or 901-636-4107.
Santa Claus is only at the Garden on select evenings. This year he will be on-site on November 29, December 8, 12, 15, and 22. Attendees are welcome to take pictures with Santa during their visit on these evenings.
Strollers & wagons are welcome!
Holiday Wonders at the Garden is an outdoor experience. In the event of inclement weather, we will make any necessary decisions about canceling the event on the day of. Check our social media on the day of your visit for any updates. In the event of a weather cancellation, you can reschedule to another night.
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 636-4100
Central Daylight Time Hours:
9 am-6 pm
Central Standard Time (Winter) Hours:
9 am-4:30 pm
