McCrory Gardens
Garden Glow begins on December 6 at 5:00 P.M.
- General Admission (Ages 6 and older) — $10 + fees
- Children 5 and under — Free
- Friends of McCrory Gardens Members — Free
*A discount code will be mailed to you. If you are a member and did not receive a code in the mail, please call 605-688-6707. - SDSU Students with Current ID — Free
*Students should reserve tickets before arriving (Same as reserving sporting event/performing arts tickets!)
All Tickets must be purchased online in advance to avoid wait times and traffic control!
Hours
Open nightly from 5-9 p.m.
- (CLOSED Dec. 24, 25, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026)
- Last admission nightly at 8:30 p.m.
Regular McCrory Hours and Gift Shop Hours
- Monday – Friday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good
Nov. 21 and 22: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop hosted by SDSU Horticulture Club
- Wreath Making Registration and Information
- Must preregister online.
Dec. 6 - Jan. 6: Garden Glow - Experience the wonder of 350,000+ holiday lights, complimentary hot chocolate and free parking!
Dec. 7 and Dec. 14
Enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the Arboretum! Mike Olson and the Belgian horse team of Barney and Jamie will be giving trolley rides from 1–4 p.m.
Trolley prices:
- Adults (18+) - $10
- Youth (6-17) - $5
- SDSU Students (With valid Student ID) - $5
- 5 and Under - Free
Tickets can only be purchased on-site the day of event.
*No member discount is available for this event.
*In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled.
Fun for dates with your loved one, ladies nights or birthday gift! Experience the magic of the Holiday Season!
Cost: $50
Time Slots:
- 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- 7:30 –9 p.m.
Included in your 90 minute rental: A heated space to gather, seating for up to 6 guests, hot chocolate and popcorn.
The Igloo rental is a Garden Glow add-on. All patrons in igloo must be Garden Glow ticket holders. Igloo can be added into cart towards end of ticketing purchase.
Imagine the sight of thousands of twinkling lights on dozens of fresh evergreens, illuminating the Terrace Gardens of McCrory Gardens.
Imagine then, the faces of garden guests as they gaze upon something YOU have made possible.
Check out pics from our past seasons of garden glow. It is a magical holiday journey that never disappoints!
* Winter Hours (November 1 - April 30) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
* Extended hours for special events and holiday shopping.