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The Garden Christmas Light Displays At Garden D’Lights In Washington Are Pure Holiday Magic

Whether or not you’re a fan of “the most wonderful time of the year,” we can all admit that Christmas light displays are delightful. And if you’d rather enjoy a more laid-back experience than some of our state’s crowded holiday attractions, we recommend heading to Bellevue and checking out Garden d’Lights. This annual experience is always d’lightful. We think these are the best Christmas light displays in Washington!

Garden d'Lights is the annual holiday tradition at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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And every year, it seems to keep getting better. They even offer live music along with the incredible light displays you'll see.
This year is another fantastic year of the Garden d'Lights, and it's sure to be exceptional.
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The event kicks off on Saturday, November 26th, and you'll have until Saturday, December 31st to go. It's open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but closed on Christmas Day.
The displays are created with over half a million sparkling lights, which are formed into shapes of plants, flowers, butterflies, and animals.
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This is all set against a beautiful botanical backdrop. It's a wonderful walk through this winter wonderland sure to delight to the whole family.
You'll find all sorts of creatures hidden in the garden that make this especially fun for young visitors.
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That being said, the lights are just as fun for adults. The entire walk is only around a mile, and there's so much to see along the way, plan to enjoy the area for at least an hour.
If you're lucky, you'll even be treated to some live music while you're at the gardens.
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Quite a few local choirs and quartets will be performing Christmas carols while guests look at the lights. The schedule is on the Bellevue Botanical Gardens website.
These displays are beautiful, but the weather outside can be frightful. Luckily, you can warm up inside.
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Step inside the Aaron Education Center and purchase some coffee, cocoa and snacks, and sit down for awhile. Accessible restrooms are located near the Trillium Store, and open to all who attend the light display.
Here's the best part: this enchanting experience only costs $8.00 per person.
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Children under 10 are free and don't need a ticket at all. Onsite parking is available for $5.00 per parking space. It's a wonderful way to see the best Christmas lights in Washington.

Get your tickets to Garden d’Lights here. Do you think it’s the best Christmas light display in Washington? If not, what is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking for more great light displays? Here are the 12 best light displays in Washington state!

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Address: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
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Best Christmas Light Displays in Washington

October 21, 2022
Megan McDonald

How many light displays are in Washington?

There are dozens of light displays in the state of Washington, in towns both small and large. Visit the WildLights at the Woodland Park Zoo, the Christmas Lighting Festival in Leavenworth, the Winter Glow Spectacular in Spokane, or the Christmas Ship Festival in Kirkland! Truly there are so many holiday light shows in Washington, you are guaranteed to find one close to you to enjoy.

Where is Christmas town in Washington state?

The most Christmas-filled town in Washington state has to go to Leavenworth, Washington. Their Village Of Lights is guaranteed to be a spectacular show each year, where lights are on seven days a week from December through February. Lights officially go on on December 1st, and you can stroll through half a million lights as you enjoy roasting chestnuts, visit with Santa, and see carolers!

Where’s the best neighborhood to see Christmas lights in Seattle?

Candy Cane Lane neighborhood in Seattle lights up each year with plenty of gorgeous lights to see! You can catch the display from December 1st through January 1st. This neighborhood is just north of the University of Washington.