Brighter Winter Nights

Experience the Garden as a winter wonderland! Featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train!

View this year’s Ice Sculpture Competition winners here!

Open Saturdays & Sundays January 10th - February 15th | 5:00 - 8:00pm*
Bring your own mug to enjoy hot drinks throughout the Garden! No disposable cups will be provided.
*Last entry is taken 30 minutes before close.

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Presented by ConocoPhillips Alaska

Brighter Winter Nights information & FAQ:

  • ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close

    OFF-PEAK (FLEX) tickets may be redeemed once on any OFF-PEAK night!
    Select any date listed to complete purchase.

    January 10th - February 15th
    FLEX tickets: come any Saturday or Sunday through February 15th!
    Saturdays & Sundays | 5:00 - 8:00pm
    $12 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
    $8 — Members (ages 7 and up)
    FREE — Kids ages 6 & under*
    Purchase OFF-PEAK (FLEX) tickets here
    Select any date listed on the OFF-PEAK ticket page
    *Kids under 7 must be registered

    No refunds on tickets. 

    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close.
    Hot chocolate, tea, and cider available for purchase.
    Please bring your own mug to enjoy your drink on the path!

  • View the winning sculptures here!

    All sculptures will remain on view for the remainder of Brighter Winter Nights:
    Saturdays & Sundays through February 15th from 5:00 - 8:00pm
    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close
    Hot chocolate, tea, and cider available for purchase
    Please bring your own mug to enjoy your drink on the path!

    Daytime Visitation Hours:
    Friday - Sunday | 12:00 - 4:00pm
    $5 Entry; FREE for kids ages 6 and under
    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close

  • FLEX tickets may be redeemed on any OFF-PEAK night of the event
    (December 4th - 14th & January 10th - February) regardless of the date you select during checkout.

    Example: tickets purchased for December 13th may be redeemed any night the event runs December 4th - 14th and January 10th - February.

    To reschedule PEAK tickets (which may only be redeemed on the DATE & TIME designated on the ticket) you must contact the Garden 24 hours prior to your entry time. We cannot reschedule within 24 hours of your ticket entry time.

    Email: garden@alaskabg.org
    Phone: 907-770-3692

  • Ring in the coming of the winter solstice with an extra packed Brighter Winter Night!
    • Lantern Walk at 5:00pm & 7:00pm: bust out your wearable lights and glowsticks!
    Walk the Garden’s loop for a fun parade of lights! 5:00pm and at 7:00pm.
    • Enjoy a short outdoor movie (on loop) with a POPCORN MACHINE!
    • Plus, Yeti Dogs available for purchase.
    ALL THE ABOVE is ALL AGES and included with Admission (PEAK rate).

    A partitioned Beer Garden will run concurrently with Brighter Winter Nights on the 20th
    • 21+ ONLY (IDs checked upon entry).
    • Guests may exit and reenter the Beer Garden to explore the event!
    • $7 per drink ticket (sold at the Admission Booth). Limit 2 per person.

    Purchase PEAK tickets here
    No refunds on tickets. 

    Last entry taken 30 minutes before close.
    Hot chocolate, tea, and cider available for purchase.
    Please bring your own mug to enjoy your drink on the path!

  • Remember to dress warmly; this event is almost entirely outdoors

  • Last entry is taken 30 minutes before close.

    For timeslot tickets December 18th - January 4th, please arrive as close to your entry time as possible. If you cannot make your entry time, you will still be granted entry as long as you arrive by 8:00pm.

  • Guests typically spend forty-five minutes to an hour.

  • When purchasing tickets, be sure to enter your name and email address correctly in order to receive a confirmation.

    Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation in your inbox.

    You do not need to print the confirmation, just present the QR code(s) in your confirmation email at check-in. Staff will also have a registration list.

Hot Beverages

Tea and hot chocolate (gluten free) will be available for purchase in the Greenhouse

Please bring your own mug to enjoy your drink in the Garden! Limited mugs to borrow are available, but cannot be taken outside the Greenhouse.

Disposable cups will not be provided.  

Guests are also welcome to bring their own hot beverages to this event.

Looking for a Gift Idea?

Consider gifting an ABG membership or digital gift certificate to a friend, family member, or loved one. Gift certificates can be applied towards gift shop items, memberships, or Brighter Winter Nights tickets.

To purchase a membership as a gift, continue with the membership button below and you will be prompted to add the recipient’s information during the checkout process.

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