Dazzling Nights returns to Jacksonville

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures during Dazzling Nights, a family-friendly adventure that gives guests the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, three-quarter mile, interactive holiday experience.

Dazzling Nights runs through Dec. 29. Enjoy new, one-of-a-kind holiday experiences and immersive lighting displays like:

• Have a snowball fight in a giant, 40-foot snow globe
• Travel through a bright, candy-cane corridor
• Walk under thousands of brilliant, twinkling lights and snowflakes
• See some of Audubon’s famous flower paintings illuminated as larger-than-life neon flowers
• Explore a hazy forest of lasers
• Discover a path of a thousand brilliant fireflies
• Gather for a family photo in front of a giant, shimmering Christmas tree

The evening wouldn’t be complete without nightly snowfall, plus sweet treats and holiday (and adult) beverages.

“We’re so excited to expand Dazzling Nights Jacksonville for an even bigger and better third year,” said Cole NeSmith, chief creative officer of Memoir Agency.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is located at 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville. Timed entry will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Adult tickets start at $22. Children’s tickets, ages 3-13, start at $19. (Children under 3 enter free; no ticket required.) Purchase tickets at dazzlingjax.com.