Looking forward to an evening of cheery, holiday fun? New Mexico has a growing number of incredible places to enjoy twinkling Christmas lights decorating homes and parks. In fact, there are dozens of incredible holiday light displays in New Mexico just waiting to be enjoyed. The best Christmas light display in New Mexico can be found in one of New Mexico’s premier botanical gardens — the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.

Welcome to the beautiful Glow Winter Lights, seen only at Santa Fe's Botanical Garden.
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This display is held annually in the weeks leading up to Christmas and the new year, illuminating the garden's walkways and plants.
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Stroll through and watch the garden bloom in a new way once the lights flick on!
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Each night, you can watch the garden come alive.
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Lights are strewn across plants, lanterns are set up and, once the lights switch on, the garden absolutely shines.
Each year, the garden hosts installations from different artists, so no visit is ever quite the same.
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In addition to the light display, you can also hear live music, kids get to meet Santa, and you can enjoy hot beverages to keep you warm. Doesn't this sound like an evening of pure magic?
So, what are you waiting for? This is one low-cost holiday event that always brings joy to children of all ages.
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The details for this annual holiday light display in New Mexico has not yet been announced for the 2022 season. Make sure you follow the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s website and Facebook page for all up-to-date information. This is one holiday light display in the Land of Enchantment that you truly will not want to miss.

Website: Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Facebook: Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Address: 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 471-9103

The holidays are not the only time to pay a visit to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. All year long this beautiful New Mexico garden is sure to leave you impressed. Read our feature article to learn even more about this garden and many of its incredible features.

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