Get ready, Longview! The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center is excited to announce plans for a glowing holiday wonderland this Christmas season! Imagine strolling through beautifully lit gardens, surrounded by festive music, local performances, and handcrafted treasures — all set against the stunning backdrop of nature. This magical experience will feature lights designed to enhance the natural beauty of our space, plus select weekend events featuring children’s choirs, musicians, and local artisans, making it a heartwarming destination for families across East Texas.
We are thrilled to partner with Local Lights and Brilliant Lights, two local companies with big holiday dreams, to help bring this vision to life.
There is a preview day for members only. Members will receive this information separately. Preview day is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025.Â
Step into the wonder of the holidays at the Longview Arboretum & Nature Center as we proudly present BRIGHT! A Season of Lights.
This season, our gardens will be transformed into a dazzling walk-through experience filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday magic at every turn. Wander beneath glowing trees, enjoy live entertainment on select nights, and share in the joy of the season with family and friends.
And don’t forget to visit the plaza, where Santa will be waiting beside our towering Christmas tree, ready to make your holidays merry and BRIGHT!
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions to help plan your visit.
Yes! A BRIGHT! Season Pass allows you to visit as often as you like during the entire run (Nov 28 – Jan 3).
Tickets are available online at longviewarboretum.org or at the gate (subject to availability).
Yes! Arboretum Members are invited to an exclusive Members-Only Preview Night with the lighting of our Christmas Tree by the one and only Santa Flavious on Friday, November 21.
Yes! The Arboretum is available for:
For pricing and availability, please contact our Marketing Office at marketing@longviewarboretum.org or call 903.212.2181.
Absolutely! We encourage you to take photos and tag us on social media @LongviewArboretum.
Yes, but professional sessions must be booked in advance and include a fee. Please call 903.212.2181 for reservations.
Yes! Our gardens are fully ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible.
No, golf cart transportation will not be available during BRIGHT!.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the gate.
No. Pets are not allowed. Only registered service animals are permitted.
Yes, we will have local food trucks and vendors offering festive treats and warm beverages.
Yes, restrooms are located in the gardens near the West Gate.
Free parking is available at Maude Cobb Convention Center and entry is through the West Gate of the Arboretum.
Yes, same-day re-entry is allowed with a valid ticket.
BRIGHT! is a rain-or-shine event, but severe weather may cause cancellations. Updates will be posted on our website and social media.
All tickets are non-refundable. However, if an evening is canceled due to weather, tickets will be honored on another date.
Still have questions? Contact us at 903.212.2181 or info@longviewarboretum.org.
We can’t wait to light up the gardens with you this holiday season!
The Longview Arboretum has joined the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network.
A membership with the Longview Arboretum entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts at 380+ gardens throughout North America including the Dallas & Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Houston, San Antonio, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Arkansas, New Orleans, and more.Â
