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An outdoor walk through holiday lights on the old Hildebrand Ranch at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton, with fire pits, s'mores and hot chocolate to buy. Evenings from Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with timed entry.

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Know before you go. Trail of Lights doesn't list a sensory night or a quiet area. Here's what the Gardens say about the tickets, the paths and the rules.

Hours

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, 5 to 8:30 pm (last entry 8:30 pm; the site closes 9:15 pm). Closed Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8 and Dec 25.

Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton 80128

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What to expect

“Trail of Lights is an outdoor event. We suggest wearing shoes with good traction.” “There is no coat check.”
“Trail of Lights is ADA accessible, however please keep in mind that the paths may be icy in spots. Please bring heavy duty strollers and/or wheelchairs, as not all paths are paved.”
Entry is by timed ticket: “By staggering the arrival of our visitors, we hope to provide a better visitor experience.”
“All lights used in the event are LED.”
“Pets are not permitted at this event. Service dogs/animals are allowed.” Tripods and drones aren't allowed either.

Timed tickets are how the Gardens spread people out, so arrive close to your entry time.
The Gardens suggest starting at the fire pits. If smoke or music bothers your kid, keep that part short or skip it.

In their own words: botanicgardens.org. Checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Visual schedule

Trail of Lights

Drive to the gardens
Park the car
Put on my jacket
Get our tickets
Eat s'mores
Look at the lights
Take a break
Walk to the car
All done

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Ask before you go

a sensory-friendly night
a quiet or warm-up area
sensory kits or headphones to borrow
how long the walk is
how long the path is or how long most visits take
whether there are restrooms along the path
how loud the music is
which nights are busiest

Call 720-865-3500

More about Trail of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

Public tickets go on sale Monday, Nov 9, at 10 am. Tickets are $13.50 to $30 ($11.50 to $25.50 for members), free for kids 2 and under. “Prices vary by date and time and are based on anticipated demand.” “Advance tickets are recommended to secure your preferred date and entry time.”
Changing your date costs $5, up to 72 hours before your entry time (free for members). The SNAP discount doesn't apply.
“There is plenty of free parking.” There's no rideshare drop-off lane.

A few wheelchairs are available at the Ticket Booth, first come, first served. “No strollers are available.”
Lights cover the historic Hildebrand Ranch, the cottonwood trees and the silo.
Denver Botanic Gardens 720-865-3500, 9 am to 5 pm daily.

Source: botanicgardens.org