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!
Begins Thursday, December 4th with
select dates through February 2026
Presented by ConocoPhillips Alaska
Brighter Winter Nights information & FAQ:
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ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
Last entry taken 30 minutes before closePlease note ticket types vary between OFF-PEAK (FLEX) and PEAK nights
OFF-PEAK (FLEX) tickets may be redeemed once on any OFF-PEAK night!
PEAK tickets may only be redeemed on the date and timeslot designated on your ticket.OPENING NIGHT: December 4th
FREE MEMBER NIGHT | 5:00 - 8:00pm
$12 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
FREE — Members (advance ticket NOT required)
FREE — Kids ages 6 & under*
Purchase OPENING NIGHT tickets here
*Kids under 7 must be registeredOFF-PEAK: December 5th - December 14th
Thursdays - 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
PEAK: December 18th - January 4th (ASD Winter Break)
Every evening except Christmas and New Year’s Day | 4:30 - 8:30pm
$16 — Non-members (ages 7 and up)
$10 — Members (ages 7 and up)
FREE — Kids ages 6 & under*
*Kids under 7 must be registered
Purchase PEAK tickets here
Please arrive within the hour of your ticket time slot
Example: 6:00pm ticketholders may arrive anytime between 6:00 - 6:59pm.PEAK: Ice Sculpture Competition December 29th - January 4th
Voting will take place January 3rd & 4th during Brighter Winter Nights!
Purchase PEAK tickets here
OFF-PEAK: January 10th - February 22nd
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
Last entry taken 30 minutes before close.
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Opening night is FREE for ABG Members and Visit Anchorage Members/friends & family
No ticket needed — please bring your ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP CARD to present at the Admission Booth.
VA Members — just mention your affiliation with Visit Anchorage
If you are unsure of your membership status, please call or email the Garden before you arrive: 907-770-3692 | garden@alaskabg.org.
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Remember to dress warmly; this event is almost entirely outdoors
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Last entry is taken 30 minutes before close.
For timeslot tickets during ASD Winter Break, please arrive as close to your entry time as possible.
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Guests typically spend forty-five minutes to an hour.
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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.