Celebrate the Holidays at Filoli Gardens
Join Filoli Gardens for unique experiences and events during their 2024 Holiday season.
The happiest time of the year is incredibly special at Filoli Gardens, where 25 miles of lights are strung among the winter bloom. All are welcome to enjoy festive decor, themed events, food, and outdoor art exhibits from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Tickets are on sale now.
Holiday Events at Filoli
Outdoor Art
Light art displays on the property draw tens of thousands of people to the gardens each year. Their most popular display, the light tunnel, has been refreshed this year, welcoming visitors old and young. Other luminous exhibits of warm fuchsia, gold, and crystal take inspiration from the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Santa Days
Snap a picture with St. Nick himself and enjoy the garden grounds on select days in December.
Private fire pit experiences
Beat the winter chill at the garden's fire pits, where you can enjoy a private bar for your group with unlimited beverages like mulled wine and hot cider. Enjoy proximity to the dining room terrace and indulge in a magical setting. Seating time slots are at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Holiday tea
Have a magical high-tea experience in Filoli's garden house, where nature and elegance meet. Sip tea and champagne and enjoy snacks like finger sandwiches and scones.
Take a house tour with the garden's curator
Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Explore the Filoli Garden House in all its winter grandeur and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to decorate the space. You'll visit each room and even tour upstairs, where the magic happens.
Flora Party: Holiday Wreaths
On select days in November and December, unleash your creative side with a wreath-making class at Filoli. Festive drinks and treats will be provided.
Maddie Pratt is the Sr. Associate of Design & Content at San Francisco Travel. She grew up in nearby Marin County, just a bridge away from the City. After moving to San Francisco in 2020, she knew she'd found her home base. Maddie enjoys walks in Golden Gate Park, chowing down on dim sum and sunsets at Baker Beach.
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