DATES : November 24, 2023 – December 29, 2023
LOCATION : Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
TIMES : First entry at 5:30 PM. Last entry 8:30 PM. No guests will be admitted after 8:40.
TICKETS : Tickets must be purchased for a specific time and date and are not available for purchase at the door. Ticket prices start at $22 per adult and $19 per child, plus fees. Children ages 2 and under enter for free.
ARRIVAL : For on-site parking, please arrive 15 – 20 minutes prior to your scheduled entry time. For Off-site parking shuttle, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your ticketed entry time.
FOOD : Lite bites, hot chocolate, beer, and wine are available for purchase.
WEATHER : Dazzling Nights is open rain or shine unless severe weather necessitates a cancellation for the safety of our team and guests. If a cancellation happens, our box office will contact guests directly.
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