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.
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
Stay and Play in the Garden!
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. 20: 6pm
First Responders Night - Complementary Entrance with Valid ID and 15% Off Promotion In-Store Purchase for All First Responders Dec. 1 – 3: 5pm
No reservation required.
- Winter Wonderland - One Last Night of Snow in the Holiday Garden Dec. 29: Snow begins falling at 5:30pm, Frozen screens at 6pm plus Elsa and Anna meet-and-greet and Face Painter on-site.
$5 +tax per person. Reservations Required. **Click ** HERE
Del Sol High School Mariachi Band: Thursday, Dec. 10
Sam Shades: Sunday, Dec. 20: 6pm
Jessica Manalo, Contestant on Season 27 of The Voice: Tuesday, Dec. 22: 6pm
November Choirs
Nov. 5 | Gunderson MS Choir | 5pm
Nov. 5 | Coronado HS Choir | 5pm
Nov. 13 | Pinecrest Academy | 7pm
Nov. 14 | Las Vegas Hula Girls | 7pm
Nov. 16 | Betsy Rhodes Elementary Songbirds | 7pm
Nov. 17 | Las Vegas Master Singers | 7pm
Nov. 22 | Na Hula Halia Aloha | 7pm
Nov. 23 | Lake Mead Christian Academy | 5:30pm & 7pm
Nov. 30 | Sunrise Mountain High School Orchestra | 5:30pm
December Choirs
Dec. 1 | Silver Statesmen Barbershop Chorus | 7pm
Dec. 2 | Silverado HS Orchestra | 5:30pm
Dec. 3 | Southwest Las Vegas Singers | 5:30pm
Dec. 3 | Greenspun JHS Choir | 7pm
Dec. 5 | LGH Music Makers Ensemble | 5:30pm
Dec. 6 | Wallin Elementary | 5:30pm and 7pm
Dec. 7 | Walker ES | 5:30pm
Dec. 7 | Centennial High School Choir | 7pm
Dec. 9 | Foothills Montessori School Choir | 5:30pm
Dec. 9 | Walter Johnson JHS Advanced Choir | 7pm
Dec. 10 | Twitchell Performing | 5:30pm
Dec. 10 | Del Sol Mariachi | 7pm
Dec. 11 | Tarkanian MS Chamber Choir | 5:30pm
Dec. 14 | Somerset Aliante Choir (MS) | 5:30pm
Dec. 14 | Las Vegas Hula Girls | 7pm
Dec. 15 | Las Vegas Master Singers | 5:30pm
Dec. 15 | Lady Luck Showtime Chorus | 7pm
Dec. 16 | Somerset Aliante Elementary Choir | 5:30pm
Dec. 17 | Las Vegas Young Entertainers | 5:30pm
Dec. 18 | Las Vegas Hula Girls | 7pm
Dec. 20 | Sam Shades | 6pm
Dec. 22 | Jessica Manalo | 6pm
Nov. 5 – 8
Nov. 12 – 15
Nov. 19 – 22
Nov. 27 – 29
Dec. 3 – 6
Dec. 10 – 13
Dec. 17 – 20
Dec. 26 – 27
Dec. 29
'Tis the Season of Giving
This year, a $3 entrance fee per person is required with a portion 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.
Apple Pie on the Rocks: Fireball + Vanilla Vodka + Apple Juice + Cinnamon Powder + Rimmed with Brown Sugar and Carmel Sauce.
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.
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.