Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

Special Nights Schedule (tentative), Garden in Lights 2025
Holiday activities added daily - Check back often!

HOLIDAY SEASON CALENDAR       NIGHTLY LIGHT SHOW CALENDAR

Every Night at the light show:

LIGHT SHOW TICKETS  |  HOLIDAY SHOPPING | FESTIVE EXHIBITS | FOOD TRUCKS
 

Visit with Santa, Snow Princess, & Grinch
New Holiday Characters for 2025! 

Sunday, November 30, 5:00-8:00pm  (Santa)

Sunday, December 7, 5:00-8:00pm  (Santa)

Wednesday, December 10, 5-7pm (Special Needs Night w/ Snow Princess) - CLOSED TO GENERAL PUBLIC

Friday, December 12, 5:00-8:00pm (Snow Princess)

Sunday, December 14, 5:00-8:00pm  (Santa)

Saturday, December 20, 5:--8:00pm  (Santa Terrance)

Sunday, December 21, 5:00-8:00pm (Grinch)

Sunday, December 28, 5:00-8:00pm (Snow Princess)

Join us for an evening with your favorite Holiday Character - Santa, the Snow Princess & the Grinch at Annmarie Garden In Lights. Guests will be able to take a family photo with our festive characters. Please note that our characters may take occasional breaks - thank you for your understanding. Depending on the weather, the Holiday Characters might be inside the Arts Building or outside in the Holiday Tent.  This is a first-come, first-served activity.  Included with cost of admission.  ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

New elements for 2025! Holiday Train Display   
December 3-17, in the Arts Building, trains run on evenings the light show is open
Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display by George Leah, Jr., and his holiday helpers! It's a charming exhibit that will spark memories of Christmases past and delight those new to model trains. George will be operating an "O" scale train display featuring trains from the 1950s through today, meandering through a miniature landscape. Come see what's new in 2025! Included with cost of admission. ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
 

Local Heroes Appreciation Nights

Thursday, December 4, 5:00-8:00pm

Friday, December 12, 5-8pm

Thursday, December 18, 5:00-8:00pm

Friday, January 1, 5:00-8:00pm 

Celebrating our local heroes with free admission for 1st Responders (police, fire, EMS, hospital staff), Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Educators. Our local heroes will enjoy free admission on the night of their choice - December 4, 12, 18 & January 1. Reservations for local heroes are not required, just come! Please wear your ID badge to enjoy free admission. All other guests must reserve their ticket(s) in advance. ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

Scout Caroling Night
Thursday, December 4, 5:00-8:00pm 
Don't miss this jolly and fun evening as area scouting groups carol outside at Annmarie Garden In Lights!  Are you a Scout group interested in registering for this event?  Email programs@annmariegarden.org for details. Participating Scout groups get a complimentary light show fun patch and hot chocolate! 
RESERVE A CAROLING POST  
Please note, all participants must also purchase a ticket to the light show.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
 

It's BACK! Wine & Lights Night
Monday, December 19, 5:30-8:30pm

For guests 21 and older!  Join us for a special evening of wine tasting and the beautiful lights!  Visit all the wine tasting stations at the Arts Building, then take a walk through our beautiful light show.  Join us for a festive experience, along with music, great shopping, and the twinkling lights! $50/person ($15 light show ticket + $35 tasting fee) includes five tastings, light snacks, and surprises.  Must show ID at the gate.  Advance tickets are required, no walk-ins.   ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

Jeep Parade
date to be announced
Visit Annmarie Garden In Lights on this night and see an assortment of Jeeps decorated and parked within the light show!  The Get Over It Club of Southern Maryland will be here in their decked out Jeeps collecting donations for area food banks. Come tour their festive vehicles and contribute to the charitable cause. Included with cost of light show admission.  ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED.

Golf Cart Tours
Wednesday, December 17, 5:00-8:00pm
Monday, December 21, 5:00-8:00pm
Golf cart tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for guests with mobility issues on December 17 & 21.  Included with cost of admission.  ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

Lego Holiday Village Exhibit
December 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Who doesn't love Legos?  Enjoy this fun and festive addition to Annmarie Garden in Lights created by members of the community. Would you like to create something for the village?  ENTER HERE.  To visit in the evening, requires a light show ticket.  Admission to Lego exhibit is included with cost of light show ticket.  ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

It's BACK! TEEN NIGHT at Garden in Lights
Tuesday, December 30, 8-10pm 
The last admission session on Tuesday December 30, 8-10pm, is reserved just for teens!
For teens only.  From 8-10pm on Tuesday, December 30th, it's TEENS ONLY!  Take in the light show with your friends, and enjoy special activities and surprises.  $5/teen; valid high school ID required for entry.  Must be 13-19 years old.  Reserve your tickets in advance or purchase them at the door.  RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Pet-Friendly Night
Friday, January 1, 5:00-8:00pm
Pets are welcome at the last night of Annmarie Garden In Lights! Bring your well-behaved pet for the last night of our holiday light show! Must be on a leash 6' or shorter.  Included with cost of light show admission.  ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED