Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting November 28 through December 30, Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with over one million dazzling lights. Families don their coziest scarves and sweaters, the smell of warm cocoa fills the air and the Gardens at Stowe shine with holiday cheer. 

 

We invite you to wander through the gardens beneath the twinkling lights and discover magic around every corner. Local food trucks will be on site with hot dinner options, while our bars serve hot chocolate and all your favorite seasonal beverages to sip as you stroll.

 

Plan for festive fun during your Holiday visit:

 

• The Holiday Trackless Train returns on Fridays in December leading up to Christmas (December 4, 11 + 18) from 6-9 p.m. for a choo-choo Christmas ride up and down our Tram Road by Cottage Corner! 
• Ho ho ho! Santa Claus visits our Garland Board Room on Saturdays and Sundays before Christmas (December 5-6, 12-13 + 19-20) from 6-8 p.m. for a very merry family tradition. Bring your own camera or cell phone for photographs. He's making a list and checking it twice!
• Step inside the Great Hall to warm up and enjoy live performances from talented community musicians (all but select evenings) to make your visit even more merry!
• Our Tram Road is home to the year's Community Trees, creatively designed and decorated by local families, businesses and community partners. Visit them on any open night to enjoy the artistry!

This year, make parking a breeze with optional reserved parking! Pre-purchase parking for a spot in our paved lot on peak nights including all Fridays, Saturdays and the week of Christmas. Free parking will be available in the grass overflow parking. Handicap-tagged cars will receive free reserved handicap parking.