49th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration
Don’t miss thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one unique holiday experience! Returning for the 49th year, Holiday Nights has been revamped with new light displays and much more. Don’t miss the Children’s Holiday Tree Trail with handmade ornaments created by students from local schools and shopping in the Museum Store and Garden Shoppe for unique holiday gifts. Plus, on select nights, there will be refreshments available for purchase, Santa visits, and carolers!
Nightly guided holiday tradition tours at 6 and 7 p.m. (sold at the ticket office on a first-come first-served basis daily).
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Admission
• Nightly guided tours are available on a first-come first-served basis in the museum ticket office and can only be purchased on the day of the tour. The guided tours are offered at $30 for adults, $25 for teens, and $18 for children ages 6-12.
• General admission is $20 for adults, $10 for teens, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free with paid adult. General admission is sold on an unlimited basis nightly so there are no concerns about being turned away if tickets are not purchased in advance.
• Combo tickets are available for those visiting during the day and staying for Holiday Nights. Visitors with daytime admission can add on Holiday Nights admission for just $10 (good only on same evening as daytime tour). Purchase as a combo when you buy your daytime tickets or hold onto your receipt in case you decide to upgrade later that day.
Tickets for the guided tour and general admission includes the Edison and Ford estates where visitors will see the outdoor light display as well as the homes decorated for the season, with decorations and gifts as would have been common in the early 20th century. The lab and museum are closed in the evening. Discounts or reciprocal benefits do not apply for Holiday Nights admissions.
Edison Ford members are admitted free (for the self-guided tickets).
• Tickets will be available soon! Holiday Nights admission tickets purchased online are good for any evening November 29-December 23 and December 26 through January 5. Reservations are not necessary for general admission – just show your e-ticket at the welcome booth when you arrive. Admission may also be purchased at the ticket office. Nightly holiday tradition guided tours are first-come first-served and must be purchased in-person on the day of the tour.
Rhythm on the River Concert Series – Collaboration Band
Spend the evening along the river, while enjoying great music, a fantastic view, and refreshing beverages! The Collaboration Band is a group of veteran musicians dedicated to performing authentic soul, R&B, and Motown. Each member brings years of experience: Mr. Lonza Bartlett, is the former lead vocalist with the Platters; Willie Miller plays drums, plus lead and background vocals; on guitar and vocals is Steve LaValley; Mark Gonzales plays keyboards and vocals; Zo Smith provides vocals and the funky bottom. Their music is meant to be heard and felt.
Come feel the music with us! Bring your favorite lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. Beverages and food available for purchase. No coolers or picnic baskets permitted. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Park in the Edison Ford lots only.
Individual tickets purchased in advance are $30 for Edison Ford members or $35 for non-members. Individual ticket holders should bring a lawn chair.
A VIP seating area may be reserved by the table for $275. Each table holds up to 5 people; table ticket price includes the use of a table and chairs.
Click here to purchase tickets.
