Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

Powell Gardens invites you to the Festival of Lights this 2026 holiday season.

On selected Wednesday through Sunday evenings from November 19 through January 3, 2027, visitors can walk through a half-mile walk of holiday lights and unique botanically-themed displays. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m.

Festival of Lights will be closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

More than 20 miles of holiday lights make up displays that show off the natural forms of Powell Gardens’ tree collection, architecture and landscape designs of the Gardens.

These are the dates for 2026:

• November 19-22
• November 27-29
• December 3-5
• December 10-12
• December 18-23
• December 26-29
• January 2 and 3, 2027

Photo: Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights Admission 2026

Online, advance purchase of tickets is suggested. Powell Garden members do not need to purchase festival admission or parking. 

Festival of Lights Admission for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in 2026 is: 

• Adults (13+): $19
• Seniors (60+): $17
• Military, active duty and retired: $17
• Kids (5-12): $10
• Kids (4 and under): FREE
• Parking Pass: $10 (one per vehicle)

Festival of Lights Admission for Fridays and Saturdays in 2026 is: 

• Adults (13+): $22
• Seniors (60+): $18
• Military, active duty and retired: $18
• Kids (5-12): $12
• Kids (4 and under): FREE
• Parking Pass: $10 (one per vehicle)

Additional processing fees are added to online tickets.

Photo courtesy of Olivia Christensen

Festival of Lights 2026 Activities

There are many festival favorites this year, including:

Holly Jolly Rest Stop: Enjoy beverages (spiked if you want), sweets, and snacks at the Missouri Barn. Fire pits are available so you can enjoy the view. 

View From the Top: From the top of the Silo and gaze out over the sparkling wonderland of the Gardens.

Photo Stops: Plenty of photo-worthy photo stops while you explore. 

Magic Tree: Take in the spectacle of 3.5+ miles of lights decorating a towering tree as you begin your holiday walk. 

Marketplace: Shop for garden-inspired and locally made gifts, sweet treats, and poinsettias grown at Powell Gardens each year.

Chapel Concert Series: Musicians will perform in the chapel. That schedule has not yet been published.

A number of special events, from Santa visits to real reindeer to a Holiday Cocktail Experience, are also scheduled. You can find those details and costs here.

Powell Gardens Location

Powell Gardens is located at 1609 Northwest U.S. Highway 50 in Kingsville, Missouri.

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