The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and volunteers, and more dazzling backdrops for your family photos. The gift shop will be open and there will be hot cocoa, apple cider, and sweets at the Cafe. Santa Claus will be available for photos and wish lists on November 26, December 3, and December 10. The FREE parking shuttle will be available each night of the Festival of Lights. The shuttle will pick up from the Swithenbank Construction parking lot just north of the Gardens at 18631 Highway 1, Fort Bragg, beginning at 4:45 PM and take you directly to the Gardens’ entrance. The last shuttle pick-up from the Swithenbank lot will be at 6:45 PM. Tickets are on sale at Festival of Lights