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!
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 Night - Wear Your Favorite Knights Gear 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.
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.