Ethel M’s Holiday Cactus Garden Lights return for 32nd year

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 entrance fee is waived for guests over 65 and under 2, Ethel M said.

Thursday’s event 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.