Experience our 32nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights
The holiday season is upon us and there's no greater Las Vegas tradition than our Cactus Garden Lights. Gather your family & friends to stroll our garden lit with a million lights while you sip on a cup of our famous hot chocolate.
Our 2025 Holiday Cactus Garden
Our family friendly Holiday Cactus Garden is open nightly from November 6th through January 3rd. No reservations are required for the Holiday Cactus Garden! See exact holiday dates/times below.
Santa will be available daily from 5pm to 1 hour prior to closing through Tuesday Dec. 23rd. This is to give enough time for people still in line to see him. Line cut-off will be at 9pm sharp. SANTA WILL NOT BE HERE AFTER 12/23/25.
Santa Photography Provided by Cashman Photography:
$35 for one 8”x6” photo in a custom Ethel M Chocolates frame
$50 for two 8”x6” photo in a custom Ethel M Chocolates frame
$20 for each additional 8”x6” photo with custom Ethel M Chocolates frame
Each purchase includes a QR code for guests to print or share
All pricing includes sales tax
Holiday Dates + Location
2025 Holiday hours:
No reservations are required.
Opening Night: Nov. 6th: 5-10pm
Nov. 7th - Dec. 23rd: 5-10pm
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24th: 5-8pm
Christmas Day: Dec. 25th: CLOSED
Dec. 26 - Dec. 30th: 5-10pm
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31st: 5-8pm
Jan. 1 - Jan. 3rd: 5-10pm
Located at:
2 Cactus Garden Drive Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: [1-800-438-4356](tel: 1-800-438-4356)
'Tis the Season of Giving
This year, a $3 entrance fee per person is required with half of all proceeds going to Help of Southern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank to further their missions of supporting those in need in our Las Vegas community. The entrance fee can be paid with either cash or credit card.
Exceptions to Entry Fee: Children under 2 & Senior Citizens 65+ are FREE.
Shopping for Holiday Gifts?
Getting a taste of Ethel M Chocolates' small-batch sweet treats is the perfect way to end a stroll through the holiday garden.
Customize a chocolate box from our retail store or shop online. We have exceptional chocolate gifts for everyone on your list!
Holiday Chocolate Tasting Experience
Reserve your Ethel M Chocolates Tasting Experience today! Choose from our Classic Chocolate Tasting or Limited Edition Holiday Chocolate Tasting—both available with a wine pairing for those over 21. Reservations are limited, and seasonal chocolates are only available while supplies last. Treat your friends and family to a unique experience this holiday season.
Not in Las Vegas? Consider booking a Virtual Chocolate Tasting Experience instead!
Making Spirits Bright!
Try one of our signature cocktails this holiday season!
Signature Chocolate Espresso Cocktail: Cold Brew + Infused Vodka + Coffee Liqueur.
Blackberry Noel: Bourbon + Creme De Cassis + Simple Syrup + Black Berry Puree + Lemon Juice + Soda Water.
Cinnamon-Rum Rum Pa Pum: Horchata Liqueur + Cinnamon Liqueur + Vanilla Vodka.
Merry Mocktail: Mint + Maple Syrup + Pomegranate Juice + Apple Cider or Juice + Lime Juice + Ginger Beer.
Wine & beer will also be available. Our holiday bars will open on select dates throughout our holiday season. Refer to our Stay & Play Holiday Bar Schedule.
Stay & Play Events
MOVIE NIGHTS
The Nightmare Before Christmas | Saturday, Nov. 22, 7pm
The Santa Clause 1 | Saturday, Dec. 6, 7pm
The Santa Clause 2 | Saturday, Dec. 13, 7pm
Happy Feet | Saturday, Dec. 27, 7pm
THEME NIGHTS
Henderson Silver Knights | Friday, Nov. 14, 6-9pm
Wear your Knights gear & meet Lucky!
Snowy Nights | Tuesday, Dec. 30, 5-9pm
Join us for one last night of snow & meet our Snow Queen + face painting.
Walk-ins available. Refer to our Stay & Play Schedule below.
Stay and Play in the Garden!
Located in our Pavilion.
Movie Night - Featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas Nov. 22: 7pm
Movie Night - Featuring The Santa Clause 1 (sequel series) Dec. 6: 7pm
Movie Night - Featuring The Santa Clause 2 (sequel series) Dec. 13: 7pm
Movie Night - Featuring Happy Feet Dec. 27: 7pm
Movie Nights - $5 +tax per person. Reservations Required. **Click **HERE to Reserve Your Seat.
Located in our Pavilion.
Veteran's Day - Complementary Entrance with Valid ID and 15% Off Promotion In-Store Purchase for All Veterans Nov. 11: 5pm
Henderson Silver Knights & Vegas Golden Knights Night - Wear Your Favorite Knights Gear for a Complementary Entrance and Meet Lucky Nov. 14: 6pm
Snowy Night - One Last Night of Snow in the Holiday Garden Dec. 30: Snow begins falling at 5pm
No reservation required.
November Choirs
Gunderson Middle School Madrigal Singers: Thursday, Nov. 6 - 5pm
Coronado High School Madrigals: Thursday, Nov. 6 – 5pm
Las Vegas Hula Girls: Thursday, Nov. 6 – 7pm
Pinecrest Cadence Show Choir: Friday, Nov. 7 – 6pm
Revelation Show Choir: Monday, Nov. 10 – 5pm
Frias Elementary Chorus: Friday, Nov. 14 – 7pm
Coral Academy Eastgate Music Club: Saturday, Nov. 15 – 6pm
Woodbury MS Advanced Choir: Friday, Nov. 21 – 5:30pm
A Time to Studios: Monday, Nov. 24 – 6pm
Headstrong Butterflies: Friday, Nov. 28 – 6pm
Good Times! Barbershop Quartet: Monday, Nov. 30 – 6pm
December Choirs
Chaparral High School Chamber Choir – Tuesday, Dec. 2 – 5pm
Del Sol Academy Singers – Tuesday, Dec. 2 -7pm
Silverado High School Chamber Orchestra – Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 5pm
Centennial High School Chamber – Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 7pm
Canarelli Middle School Chamber Choir – Thursday, Dec. 4 – 7pm
Tarkanian MS Chamber Choir – Friday, Dec. 5 – 5pm
Madrigal Singers & Aquapella – Friday, Dec. 5 – 6pm
Hickey Headliners – Friday, Dec. 5 – 7pm
LGH Music Ensemble – Sunday, Dec. 7 – 5pm
Wallin Honor Choir – Sunday, Dec. 7 – 6pm
Sierra Vista Advanced Choirs – Sunday, Dec. 7 – 7pm
Harney Middle School Bella Vocce – Monday, Dec. 8 – 5pm
Harney Middle School Solid Second Choirs – Monday, Dec. 8 – 6pm
Boulder City HS – Monday, Dec. 8 – 7pm
JJHS Advanced Choir – Tuesday, Dec. 9 – 7pm
Rhodes Elementary Songbirds – Wednesday, Dec. 10 – 5pm
GV Christian School Bel Canto Choir – Wednesday, Dec. 10 – 7pm
Lady Luck Showtime Chorus – Thursday, Dec. 11 – 7pm
Twitchell Performing Arts Club (TPAC) – Friday, Dec. 12 – 5pm
Sunrise Mountain High School Choir – Friday, Dec. 12 – 6pm
Spellbound – Friday, Dec. 12 – 7pm
Walker Elementary School Choir – Sunday, Dec. 14 – 5pm
Meadows Singers – Tuesday, Dec. 16 – 7pm
Madrigal Singers – Thursday, Dec. 18 – 5pm
Gragson ES Choir – Thursday, Dec. 18 – 6pm
Cosmos Choir – Thursday, Dec. 18 – 7pm
Cozine Elementary – Friday, Dec. 19 – 5pm
The Las Vegas Young Entertainers – Friday, Dec. 19 – 6pm
Sincerely Yours and Spellbound Quartets – Saturday, Dec. 20 – 7pm
Nov. 6 – 8
Nov. 12 – 16
Nov. 19
Nov. 21 – 22
Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
Dec. 26 – Jan. 3
Where To Park
You may park in any of the Ethel M Chocolates parking lots or across the street at the Smith's parking lot.
Please do not park in the parking lots around the Green Valley Business Park and Roseman University as you will be towed.
Friendly Reminder!
Dogs & other pets are not allowed in the cactus garden. This is for their safety. The cacti are exposed and close to the path. There's a very high risk that animals will come in contact with cacti if they stray from the path at all. Under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals (dogs and miniature horses) are permitted and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.