Add Yuletide at Yew Dell to your holiday traditions!
Light up your holidays at Yew Dell! Thanks to our sponsor, Wilson & Muir Bank and Trust Company, Yuletide 2025 is bringing the magic with lighting displays, the model train village and festive music throughout the gardens.
Wander through our Community Partner Tree Display, warm up with a cup of complimentary hot cocoa and don’t forget to say hi to Santa! Families can enjoy hands-on crafts together and Martha Lee’s Café will be serving up seasonal snacks to keep everyone cozy and fueled for the fun.
All programs and events are rain or shine.
Our Yuletide train and village are only available to experience during our Yuletide hours.
Purchase Tickets Here!
Please note that all ticket sales are final—tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. If your plans change, you’re welcome to pass your ticket along to a friend or family member.
Children ages 5 and under may attend Yuletide for free, but an advance ticket is still required for entry. This applies to both members and non-members.
Friday, November 28
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Saturday, November 29
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Friday, December 5
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Saturday, December 6
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Friday, December 12
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Saturday, December 13
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Friday, December 19
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Saturday, December 20
5 - 7 p.m. Time Block
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Time Block
Thank you to our incredible sponsor for supporting 2025's Yuletide!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will food be available?
We’ll have special food and bar menus available for purchase from Martha Lee’s Café.
How accessible is the event?
Our main parking lot is now paved, and this should make for an easier entry for anyone with a stroller, walker, or wheelchair. Guests can also be dropped off at the circle by the Visitor Center to shorten the walk. The core of our Gardens, and the Yuletide light displays, are on a smooth blacktop path. The restrooms are ADA compliant.
Do I have to arrive right at the beginning of my time slot?
Each ticket has a posted two-hour window for your visit. If you arrive late, your ticket still ends at the posted time.
How does weather affect the event?
Yuletide at Yew Dell is a rain-or-shine event.
What is the refund or reschedule policy?
Make sure that you are selecting the correct date and time before you complete your purchase. Ticket sales are final; tickets are not refundable or exchangeable once purchased.
Can I bring my pet?
We love animals, but for the safety and comfort of all our guests, Yuletide is not a pet-friendly event. Only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted to accompany visitors. Please remember that pets may not be left unattended in vehicles in Yew Dell’s parking lot at any time. While you’re here, we also ask that you treat all wildlife and our resident garden cat with kindness and respect.
