Thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one unique holiday experience await you nightly! Returning for the 50th 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, musicians and carolers!
Nightly (except for opening night) guided holiday tradition tours at 6 and 7 p.m. (sold at the ticket office on a first-come first-served basis daily). Admission includes the Edison and Ford gardens; please note that the museum and lab will close at 5:30 p.m. and are not included in Holiday Nights admission.
Discounted hotel rates are available through partner hotels. Scroll to the bottom of this page.
General admission tickets will be available at the ticket office or may be purchased online. Last admission is at 8:30 p.m. nightly.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas. Click here to view this year’s events: Edison and Ford Winter Estates Holiday Nights Event Calendar – 2025
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 $35 for adults, $28 for teens, $20 for children ages 6-12, and $15 for members.
• General admission is $23 for adults, $13 for teens, and $3 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 (last ticket sold at 8:30 p.m.). Edison Ford members are admitted free.
• 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 at a discounted rate (good only on same evening as daytime tour). Purchase as a combo at the ticket counter when you buy your daytime tickets or hold onto your receipt in case you decide to upgrade later that day.
Lee County residents with proof of residence (driver license, utility bill, etc) will receive $5 off adult admissions on Monday evenings throughout the event. Resident admissions must be purchased in person and are good for the day of purchase only.
• Holiday Nights admission tickets purchased online are good for any evening November 28-December 23 and December 26 through January 4. 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.
WHERE TO STAY
For out-of-town visitors, the following hotels are offering special rates for Holiday Nights’ guests. Booking links coming soon!
Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Myers Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd.
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
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