# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are looking forward to welcoming you once again to our annual fundraiser for the Garden, our Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival. This year the festival will run November 30 - December 22. Ticket sales will be online only, and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will go on sale for the general public on Monday, November 24, at 10:00am. Pre-sale for 2025 Season Pass holders begins Friday, November 21, at 10:00am.

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for details and restrictions for our event https://www.mun.ca/botanicalgarden/whats-on/special-events/merry--bright/

Pricing
Tickets will be offered in five time blocks: 5:00-6:00, 5:30-6:30, 6:00-7:00, 6:30-7:30, 7:00-8:00pm.
All ticket prices are +HST:
$18.00 - Adult (19-59)
$13.00 - Senior (60+)
$10.00 - Youth - Ages 12-18
$6.00 - Child - Ages 3-11
Children 2 and under are free (no ticket required)

Visit early and save!

Special pricing will be in place for the following nights:

Sunday-Wednesday, November 30 - December 3, and Monday-Wednesday, December 8-10. All tickets will be discounted by $2 each for these nights only!

Can I return my tickets?
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend for whatever reason, including illness, you may choose to gift or sell your tickets to friends or family.

Can I change nights?
No, exchanging already purchased tickets for another evening is not possible. Please be sure of your dates and times before you make your purchase. 

Groups
We are happy to be able to offer a group discount to youth and non-profit community groups to assist them in bringing their members to enjoy the Festival. Please contact Visitor Services at garden@mun.ca for more information.

Corporate Groups
For information on corporate group bookings, please contact Visitor Services at garden@mun.ca.

Choirs
We are delighted to welcome community choirs to fill the festival with their beautiful music. Have a choir interested in performing? Please contact Visitor Services at garden@mun.ca.

Parking
Other than limited blue zone parking in our main lot, there is no visitor parking available at the Garden during Merry and Bright. Patrons are asked to park at the Marine Institute and take advantage of the free shuttle service provided. The shuttles will run continuously, on a load and go basis during the event. There is some limited parking available at another Memorial property at 297 Mount Scio Rd, a short walk from the Garden. Please note that there are no sidewalks on Mount Scio Rd., and it is quite dark. 

Campus Food Bank
We are delighted to once again support Memorial's Campus Food Bank during the Festival by accepting donations of non-perishable food items on their behalf. Guests visiting Merry & Bright are encouraged to bring along a donation to drop off, as they are able. Please note that we are unable to accept monetary donations for the Campus Food Bank. You can visit their website to find out more information, including the most needed items and other ways to give. Thank you for your support!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-johns/merry-and-bright-holiday-light-festival-|-nov-30-dec-22/200029385021442
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, nonprofit, music, food-drinks, holiday, performances, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St. John's
- **state**: NF
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4L6
- **lat**: 47.57162
- **long**: -52.75911
- **full address**: 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4L6

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22 being held?
  - **A:** Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22 takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4L6.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22?
  - **A:** Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22 is organized by Memorial University Botanical Garden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival | NOV 30 - DEC 22 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. John's, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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