Experience our 33rd 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.
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Our 2026 Holiday Cactus Garden
Our family friendly Holiday Cactus Garden is open nightly from November 5th 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 Wednesday 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 12/23/26.
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
2026 Holiday hours:
No reservations are required.
Opening Night: Nov. 5th: 5-10pm
Nov. 6th - 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
New Year's Day: Jan. 1st: 5-8pm
Jan. 2 - Jan. 3rd: 5-10pm
Located at:
2 Cactus Garden Drive Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: [1-800-438-4356](tel: 1-800-438-4356)
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.
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.