The annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at Ethel M Chocolates returns Thursday, celebrating its 32nd year.
The event, which features more than 1 million lights and holiday decor, will run from Thursday, Nov. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
Beginning on Friday, there will be a $3 entry fee per person, Ethel M said in a news release, noting that half of all proceeds benefit local organizations Three Square Food Bank and HELP of Southern Nevada.
The garden will open at 5 p.m., with the lights illuminating at 5:18 p.m., organizers said.
In addition to offering visitors a chance to meet Santa, Ethel M will also host various movie and theme nights as part of this year’s festivities, according to its website.
Located at 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson, Ethel M said the holiday hours for this year’s event are as follows:
Opening Night (Nov. 6): 5 to 10 p.m.
Nov. 7 – Dec. 23: 5 to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 5 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day (Dec. 25): closed
Dec. 26 – Dec. 30: 5 to 10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): 5 to 8 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Jan. 3: 5 to 10 p.m.