Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights Festival, Buellton

December 5-21, 2025, 5-8:30 p.m.

Actual dates: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21, 2025

Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden at River View Park
3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
Buellton, CA
$32.97 general admission sold online, syvholidaylights.com
1 805-448-7070 | enfuegoevents.com

Welcome back to the 4th year of the Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden's holiday attraction, featuring dazzling new light displays with millions of lights, plus festive shows that make every visit feel magical. Keeping it cozy on the Central Coast, this fun event is family friendly and perfect for getting in the Christmas spirit.

Enjoy photos with Santa, sparkling princess encounters, live music, dance performances, carolers, historical reenactors and magic beyond every bend.  It's a feast for the senses with beautiful displays and the smell of delicious foods, hot cocoa, and specialty holiday cocktails available for purchase. Vendors sells all kinds of foods and gifts for holiday giving, as well.

Kids can play in the falling snow and ride the small mechanical rides, including the mini Polar Express (tickets for rides are purchased separately).

Wander beneath millions of sparkling lights...

• Live performances
• Seasonal food & drinks
• Visit with Santa
• Ride the Polar Express

Warm up the evening and enjoy by the fire pits for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows.

The Cider Shack in the SYV Botanic Garden is one of the most popular spots at the Holiday Lights Festival. Donated to the Garden and beautifully refurbished by amazing volunteers, this charming little shack serves some of the most festive and unique seasonal drinks.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.