Greenland Garden Centre's botanical garden is glowing again. Lights in the Park opened on Friday, November 6, and runs most evenings through December 23 in Sherwood Park, just east of Edmonton.
It's an easy, low-cost outing that works well on a school night. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for the whole family, and you can be in and out in under an hour if little legs are tired.
Christmas Lights in Sherwood Park: Lights in the Park 2026
The garden paths are lined with lit-up trees, and the displays lean playful this year, with glowing polar bears and even narwhals tucked along the route. There are plenty of photo spots, so bring a charged phone if you're hoping for a holiday card shot.
When you arrive, look for the outdoor hosts at the garden entrance. They'll take your admission (cash or card) and point you in the right direction.
The lights run Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 9 pm, with last entry at 8:30 pm. The display is closed Sundays and Mondays, which is worth remembering before you load everyone into the car.
On Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, hours are shorter: 5 to 7 pm, with last entry at 6:30 pm. Greenland notes that hours will change in late December, so check before you go if you're planning a visit close to Christmas.
The family dog can come too, as long as they're on a leash. And since the garden centre itself stays open until 9 pm Tuesday to Saturday, you can warm up inside afterward and browse the holiday décor.
Give Back While You Visit
Lights in the Park admission supports the Strathcona Christmas Bureau and the Salvation Army, so your evening out helps local families this season too.
If you want a second Greenland outing, Country Christmas is on Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 4 pm. Expect hay rides, kids' crafts, a marshmallow roast, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa. Some activities run on loonie and toonie donations for the Christmas Bureau, and unwrapped toys and food bank donations are welcome.
Plan Your Visit
Where: Greenland Garden Centre, 23108 Highway 16, Sherwood Park (follow the road signs, since nearby roads have changed)
When: Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm), through December 23; closed Sundays and Mondays
Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11, 5 to 7 pm (last entry 6:30 pm)
Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family, cash or card
Dogs: welcome on leash
Phone: 780-467-7557
Looking for more holiday lights? See our guide to Christmas light up festivals in Edmonton.
