GREAT IDEA. SIGN ME UP. OMAHA’S NEWS LEADER GETS A LOOK AT THE LAWNS AND GARDENS. BRIGHT NIGHTS SHOWS NATURE AND A BRAND NEW LIGHT GETTING YOU READY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON. YOU CAN DO THAT BY GOING TO THE TROLL HOUSE, WHERE YOU CAN WRITE WHAT YOU WANT TO SANTA. THE GARDEN SAYS. YOU WILL BE MESMERIZED BY ALL THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTS, AND YOU WILL HAVE TONS OF FUN. WE TRY TO CELEBRATE THE JOYS OF EVERY SEASON, AND THAT’S ESPECIALLY TRUE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AND IF YOU WANT TO SEE FOR YOURSELF, BRIGHT LIGHTS EVENT WILL START THIS FRIDAY. IT WILL GO UNTIL JANUARY 4TH.
Lauritzen Gardens launches ‘Bright Nights’ holiday light experience
The annual holiday event features interactive displays, festive lighting and family friendly activities running through Jan. 4.
Updated: 10:27 PM CST Nov 24, 2025
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Lauritzen Gardens is once again lighting up the holiday season with its annual “Bright Nights” event, transforming the botanical center into a vibrant winter attraction filled with thousands of lights and festive displays.Designed to “show nature in a brand-new light,” the after-hours experience guides visitors through glowing indoor gardens, sparkling decorations, and family-friendly holiday features. One of the most popular stops is the Troll House, where children can write letters to Santa and drop them into a dedicated mailbox.Bright Nights begins this Friday and runs through Jan. 4. The event operates on select nights, and visitors must reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance through the garden’s website. Once inside, guests may stay as long as they wish.Tickets vary by date, and discounted admission is available for garden members. Parking is free.For schedules, ticket information, and additional event details, click here.
OMAHA, Neb. —
Lauritzen Gardens is once again lighting up the holiday season with its annual “Bright Nights” event, transforming the botanical center into a vibrant winter attraction filled with thousands of lights and festive displays.
Designed to “show nature in a brand-new light,” the after-hours experience guides visitors through glowing indoor gardens, sparkling decorations, and family-friendly holiday features. One of the most popular stops is the Troll House, where children can write letters to Santa and drop them into a dedicated mailbox.
Bright Nights begins this Friday and runs through Jan. 4. The event operates on select nights, and visitors must reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance through the garden’s website. Once inside, guests may stay as long as they wish.
Tickets vary by date, and discounted admission is available for garden members. Parking is free.
For schedules, ticket information, and additional event details, click here.
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