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“Garden of D’Lights” at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek (Nov. 22 – Jan. 11)

Friday, November 22, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Cost: $29*
*Adult ticket- $25 (Ruth Bancroft Garden Members), Youth ticket $12 (Ruth Bancroft Garden Members), Adult ticket $29 (non-member), Youth ticket $16 (non-member), Children 0-4 are FREE
Ruth Bancroft Garden | 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek,CA
East Bay

Event Details

Monica Avila

Garden of D’Lights is a self-guided holiday light experience at the Ruth Bancroft Garden! See the Garden and plant collection transform into a dazzling waterwise wonderland illuminated with thousands of colorful lights, art installations, and lasers, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere. We hope you can join us for our annual fundraising event.

Select nights: November 22 – January 11

Entry times: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, & 7:30pm

Event Dates: 11/22, 11/23, 11/24, 11/29, 11/30, 12/1, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, and 1/11.

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Cost: $29*
*Adult ticket- $25 (Ruth Bancroft Garden Members), Youth ticket $12 (Ruth Bancroft Garden Members), Adult ticket $29 (non-member), Youth ticket $16 (non-member), Children 0-4 are FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Address: 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek,CA

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