Georgeson Botanical Garden holiday lights display extended

Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Jan. 14, 2026

Colorful lights accent the entrance gate to a winter garden — Photo by Lacey Higham
Colorful holiday lights decorate the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. Visitors can enjoy holiday lights at the garden three evenings per week through Feb. 14.

Georgeson Botanical Garden will extend its Arctic Lights holiday light display after weeks of frigid weather in Interior �ֻ�ֱ�� kept many people indoors.

Lacey Higham, Georgeson directing manager, said a more optimistic weather forecast for the next few weeks influenced the decision to keep the lights on through Feb. 14. The garden, located on the �ֻ�ֱ�� Troth Yeddha' Campus, will be illuminated from 5-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Valentine's Day.

Visitors should stay on the paths and take care, as they may be icy or uneven due to varying weather conditions. Donations are encouraged. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, contact Higham at lrhigham@alaska.edu or 907-474-6291.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.

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