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‘Dazzling Nights’ returns to Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the holidays!

‘Dazzling Nights’ returns to Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Carianne Luter (News4JAX — Carianne Luter)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland for “Dazzling Nights.”

The three-quarter-mile interactive holiday experience will feature a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures.

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The family-friendly adventure began on Nov. 27 and will run until Jan. 1, 2023. This year, there will be more lights, more installations, and more fun, the website said.

According to the website, here’s what eventgoers will experience:

  • Start with a great photo opportunity in front of a unique, 30′ tall towering Christmas tree
  • Walk under a canopy of flickering Moroccan lanterns
  • A show featuring moving lights and music
  • Play in an inflatable Yeti play area
  • A 8,000 square foot lighted maze
  • Walk through a tunnel of giant stars
  • Explore a hazy forest of lasers
  • And the evening wouldn’t be complete without snow and holiday tunes

Tickets range from $12 to $200. Click here for more information.

Dates and times: Nov. 27, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Closed Christmas Dec. 25, 2022) No entry is permitted after 9:10 p.m. & the event will close at 10 p.m.

Address: 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville

‘Dazzling Nights’ returns to Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (News4JAX)