Welcome to McCrory Gardens!
Garden Glow Hours
December 7, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Open nightly from 5-9 p.m.
(Closed Dec. 24, 25, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025)
Last Admission nightly at 8:30 p.m.
Regular McCrory Hours and Gift Shop Hours:
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ticket Pricing:
Tickets must be purchased in advance
General Admission (Ages 6 and older) — $10 + fees
Children 5 and under — Free
*Friends of McCrory Gardens Members — Free
*A discount code will be mailed to you!
**SDSU Students with Current ID — Free
*SDSU Students still need to get a ticket!
Tickets must be purchased online in advance to avoid wait times and traffic control!
Santa At McCrory Gardens!
Mingle with Kringle
Santa is back at McCrory Gardens this month, and he sure is looking forward to seeing everyone again. Santa visits are free, but make sure to register! Our Santa area will be a festive, indoor setting inside the Education and Visitor Center.
Dates and Times:
- Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1-4 p.m.
- Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 1-4 p.m.
- Monday, December 16, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.
- Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.
- Monday, December 23, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.
Please reserve a ticket for each person in the group, from newborn to adult in age.
Trolley Rides at McCrory
Dec. 8 and Dec. 15
Enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the Arboretum! Mike Olson and the Belgian horse team of Barney and Jamie will be giving trolley rides from 1-4 p.m.
Trolley prices:
- Adults (18+) - $10
- Members - $10
- Youth (6-17) - $5
- 5 and Under - Free
- SDSU Students - $5
Tickets can only be purchased on-site the day of event.
*No member discount is available for this event.
*In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled.
Igloo Rental During Garden Glow I $50
Time Slots: 5:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.
Included in your 90 minute rental: A heated space to gather, seating for up to 6 guests, hot chocolate and popcorn.
Fun for dates with your loved one, ladies nights or birthday gift! Experience the magic of the Holiday Season!
The Igloo rental is a Garden Glow add-on. All patrons in igloo must be Garden Glow ticket holders. Igloo can be added into cart towards end of ticketing purchase.
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