SYV Holiday Lights Festival
'Tis the Season
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Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Fri, Dec 05 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat, Dec 06 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sun, Dec 07 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri, Dec 12 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat, Dec 13 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri, Dec 19 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat, Dec 20 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Address (map)
151 Sycamore Drive Buellton, CA 93427
Venue (website)
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
The 4th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights Festival returns to the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden from December 5–21, 2025, offering three weekends of festive holiday entertainment for families and visitors across Santa Barbara County. The Garden will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of twinkling lights, illuminated trails, themed displays, snowfall experiences, and seasonal décor.
Attendees can enjoy live holiday music, visits with Santa, rides including the Mini Polar Express and carousel, and appearances by popular princess characters on select dates. The event also includes an artisan marketplace with handcrafted gifts and treats, as well as food trucks serving festive beverages, local wine, beer, cocoa, and seasonal bites. Fire pits for marshmallow roasting add to the cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.
The festival supports the nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation, dedicated to environmental education and the preservation of native habitats. Tickets and information are available at syvholidaylights.com.
