Illustration of a couple and children walking through a tunnel of twinkling white lights in the snow (Magic Christmas in Lights)
Christmas Lights

Magic Christmas in Lights

Visitors wander through a 65-acre garden estate adorned with thousands of handcrafted twinkling lights and holiday displays. The Bellingrath Home features festive décor and vibrant poinsettias, with guided tours available throughout the evening. Guests can also enjoy live choral performances in the gardens, warm up with hot cocoa and s'mores, or purchase beer, wine, and Irish coffee along the walking tour.

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; last Home tour ticket sold at 7:30 PM, last Home tour at 8:00 PM; Home tours every 30 minutes until 8:30 PM; last Gardens ticket sold at 9:00 PM; Gardens close at 10:00 PM.

Food & Drink

Hot cocoa and snacks are sold on Live Oak Plaza; hot evening meals and s’mores are available nightly at Magnolia Café, with beer and wine for purchase at the Café and Plaza and Irish coffee at the walking-tour midpoint.

Parking

Parking is complimentary. Guests are advised to allow extra time to park and enter at their designated time.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs and wagons are available for a $6 rental fee on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location

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Bellingrath Gardens & Home · 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of christmas light displays

Vibe

Festive and magical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Tickets are non-refundable, so if your plans might change, get the Flex Pass, which works on any night of the event.
  • If you want to see inside the Home, arrive early, because Home tour tickets stop selling well before the Gardens close.
  • Leave extra time for parking and getting in, because parking is free but the entry takes a while on busy nights.
  • If you need a wheelchair or wagon, arrive early, because rentals are first-come, first-served.
  • Save room for the Irish coffee at the halfway point of the walking tour, or the s'mores at the Magnolia Café.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Magic Christmas In Lights Flex Pass can be used on any night of the event.
  • Members buy evening tickets at the member discount rate.
  • Members get a discount at the Gift Shop when they show a valid membership card.
  • Santa photos are offered for an extra charge.

Links & Contact

Run by Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a timed ticket?

No, timed tickets aren't needed for now. Buy a ticket for the right date and you can go into the Gardens at any time during open hours.

What food and drink is there?

Live Oak Plaza sells hot cocoa and snacks. The Magnolia Café serves hot evening meals and s'mores every night. Beer and wine bars are in the Magnolia Café and on Live Oak Plaza, and Irish coffee is sold at the halfway point of the walking tour.

Can I tour the Bellingrath Home at night?

Yes. Guided tours of the decorated Home leave every 30 minutes in the evening. Home tour tickets stop selling well before the Gardens close.

Can I rent a wheelchair or wagon?

Yes. Wheelchairs and wagons are available for a rental fee, first-come, first-served.

Can I use a daytime ticket for the evening lights?

No. Day and night tickets are sold separately and can't be combined. Complimentary passes can't be used for Magic Christmas in Lights.

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