Name: Winter Lights 2025
Start: 2025-11-20
End: 2025-12-31

Dates

Friday, December 05, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 07, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, December 08, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, December 22, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 26, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, December 29, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Extended hours Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, Nov. 23-Jan. 6. Open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m., Sun at 10 a.m.

About

Experience the wonder of nature at Winter Lights!

Open select evenings Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2025

Winter Lights 2025 is an immersive indoor and outdoor nighttime experience that celebrates the beauty and wonder of plants in winter. Set across the Arboretum’s walkable pathways and indoor spaces, this year’s botanical-themed light displays highlight the University of Minnesota’s historic plant introductions and innovations.

Guests will encounter dazzling tunnels, glowing gardens and nature-inspired installations that illuminate the science and magic of the natural world.

New for 2025! Step into a breathtaking indoor forest of evergreen trees, each adorned with artful, nature-inspired decorations. This immersive display showcases the beauty, resilience and year-round value of trees — cornerstones of the Arboretum’s mission and Minnesota’s landscapes.

Winter Lights offers a vibrant and meaningful way to connect with nature, family and community during the colder months with themed evenings, seasonal food and specialty drinks and live music.

Learn more at https://arb.umn.edu/winterlights.