Enchanted Garden of Lights

Activities

Visit Santa

Be immersed in an all-new Santa experience for the 30th anniversary of the Enchanted Garden of Lights. Carter Cliffs, the original home of Rock City’s founders Garnet and Frieda Carter, will be opened to the public for the first time – where guests can walk through a festival of trees to visit with Santa in his living room. Guests will also be able to visit Santa’s Workshop.

Online Only Special
Santa’s Tree Package
Includes 3 6×8 prints with Santa PLUS bonus FREE 4×6 and 2 wallets of your second pose in Santa’s workshop

*Santa visits through Dec. 23.

Enchanting Souvenirs & Holiday Gift Headquarters

Stop by and do all of your holiday shopping! Garden’s Gateway and Woodland Wonders offer unique finds such as: the iconic Rock City Birdhouse, Birdfeeders, and Hummingbird Feeders.

Photo Opportunities

Celebrate a wonderful holiday tradition AND make sure you capture each moment. To celebrate with us, stop and take a moment to capture a memory worth repeating. There are plenty of wonderful photo opportunities for you and your your family and friends! Tell us your story – use the hashtag #EnchantedGardenofLights and tag Rock City on social media!

Dining

Information Coming Soon

FAQs

Can I purchase tickets in-person at the ticket window?

• No, all tickets are timed-entry reservations and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will not be sold in-person. Nights will sell out in advance. We recommend purchasing your timed entry tickets early for best availability as capacity is limited.

Do Gem Membership need to reserve a time?

• No, Gem Members do NOT need reservations and are welcome to visit on any night by showing their pass to the greeter, including SOLD OUT nights.
• For FAQs on Gem Memberships, click here to learn more!

What time should I arrive?

• We recommend that you arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to the admission time on your ticket reservation. This will give you time to park and walk to the entrance gate at the front of the gardens. Guests will not be admitted before their reserved time.

Can I change the date/time of my ticket?

• Yes, tickets can be changed to different dates/times IF there is availability during your preferred time slot* by emailing us at [email protected]. Please note – this email address is monitored Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm. *An upcharge will apply to change from a lower-priced admission night to a higher-priced night. 

We were not able to visit on our scheduled date/time, can I get a refund?

• Tickets for the Enchanted Garden of Lights are non-refundable. Tickets are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and the date can be adjusted. Please email us for assistance.

Where can I find coupons or discounts?

• We are not offering any coupons or discounts for the Enchanted Garden of Lights for this season. Coupons for Rock City cannot be redeemed online, nor do we offer price adjustments due to coupons at the guest service window.

Is Santa visiting?

• Yes! Santa will be at the Enchanted Garden of Lights for visits through December 23. Storibox photographers will be on hand to capture the moment with a variety of photo packages available for purchase. No personal photography, please.

When is the best time to attend?

• This year, we have timed entry and limited capacity per night, so we anticipate crowds to be more evenly divided among most days. Tickets are ONLY available online and we recommend purchasing your tickets early for best availability.

How much does it cost?

• Admission price varies by date. Click here to view our calendar and plan your visit. Tickets are available online only.

Is there a combination to visit during both the day and evening?

• No, these are separately ticketed events, and guests would need to purchase tickets for both the daytime and evening if they wish to attend both. Guests will be instructed to leave the park and reenter for the Enchanted Garden of Lights at their entry time.

Can I visit the Enchanted Garden of Lights with a regular/daytime Rock City Gardens ticket?

• No, a separate timed entry admission, purchased online specifically for the Enchanted Garden of Lights, is required for your visit.

Is there enough parking?

• Parking is always free up at Rock City. We have continued to expand our parking area in past years and have parking attendants assisting with parking. Now that we have moved to timed ticketing in recent years, we rarely run into issues with parking. However, on busy nights, we recommend you plan in advance to arrive at your ticketed time.

Bring A Group

Featured Lodging

Needing Lodging while you are in town to See Rock City?

Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located across the street from Rock City. The bed-and-breakfast is a prime location for the hundreds of thousands of annual out-of-town visitors to Rock City Gardens.

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