Getting ready forTrail of Lights at Chatfield Farms.
An outdoor walk through holiday lights on the old Hildebrand Ranch at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton, with fire pits, s'mores and hot chocolate to buy. Evenings from Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with timed entry.
Know before you go. Trail of Lights doesn't list a sensory night or a quiet area. Here's what the Gardens say about the tickets, the paths and the rules.
Trail of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Address
Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton 80128 Directions
Hours
Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, 5 to 8:30 pm (last entry 8:30 pm; the site closes 9:15 pm). Closed Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8 and Dec 25.
“Trail of Lights is an outdoor event. We suggest wearing shoes with good traction.” “There is no coat check.” botanicgardens.org
Access
“Trail of Lights is ADA accessible, however please keep in mind that the paths may be icy in spots. Please bring heavy duty strollers and/or wheelchairs, as not all paths are paved.” botanicgardens.org
Crowds
Entry is by timed ticket: “By staggering the arrival of our visitors, we hope to provide a better visitor experience.” botanicgardens.org
“Start your evening with s'mores and hot chocolate for purchase and festive music by the toasty fire pits.” Then “wander a shimmering path that winds through the countryside.”
Our note Timed tickets are how the Gardens spread people out, so arrive close to your entry time.
Our note The Gardens suggest starting at the fire pits. If smoke or music bothers your kid, keep that part short or skip it.
Three things to know
Public tickets go on sale Monday, Nov 9, at 10 am. “Ticket prices TBA.” “Advance tickets are recommended to secure your preferred date and entry time.”
Changing your date costs $5, up to 72 hours before your entry time (free for members). The SNAP discount doesn't apply.
“There is plenty of free parking.” There's no rideshare drop-off lane.
Pick a date and entry time and buy tickets ahead; public sales start Nov 9 at 10 am. Parking is free. The Gardens suggest starting at the fire pits, with music and s'mores and hot chocolate to buy, then walking a lit path through the farm. It's all outdoors, some paths aren't paved and it can be icy. Last entry is 8:30 pm. Change anything.
Common questions
What if my child won't look at the schedule or story?
That is common at first. Leave it where the moment happens, point to one picture at a time, and keep it low-pressure. Many kids warm up to it after a few calm tries, in their own time.
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