Don’t miss thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one unique holiday experience! Returning for the 49th year, Holiday Nights has been revamped with new light displays and much more. The homes are decorated much as they would have been during Edison’s time, down to the period gifts under the trees. Don’t miss the Children’s Holiday Tree Trail with handmade ornaments created by students from local schools and shopping in the Museum Store and Garden Shoppe for unique holiday gifts. Plus, on select nights, there will be refreshments available for purchase, Santa visits, and carolers! Calendar of events coming soon.
Nightly (except for opening night November 29) guided holiday tradition tours at 6 and 7 p.m. (sold at the ticket office on a first-come first-served basis daily). Admission includes the entire Edison and Ford estates, grounds, and gardens; please note the museum and lab are closed after 5:30 p.m. and not included in Holiday Nights admission.
General admission tickets will be available at the ticket office or may be purchased online. Last admission is at 8:30 p.m. nightly.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Click here to view this year’s events: Holiday Nights 2024 Calendar
Discounted hotel rates are available through partner hotels. Scroll to the bottom of this page.
Admission
• Nightly guided tours are available on a first-come first-served basis in the museum ticket office and can only be purchased on the day of the tour. The guided tours are offered at $30 for adults, $25 for teens, and $18 for children ages 6-12.
• General admission is $20 for adults, $10 for teens, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free with paid adult. General admission is sold on an unlimited basis nightly so there are no concerns about being turned away if tickets are not purchased in advance.
• Combo tickets are available for those visiting during the day and staying for Holiday Nights. Visitors with daytime admission can add on Holiday Nights admission for just $10 (good only on same evening as daytime tour). Purchase as a combo when you buy your daytime tickets or hold onto your receipt in case you decide to upgrade later that day.
Tickets for the guided tour and general admission includes the Edison and Ford estates where visitors will see the outdoor light display as well as the homes decorated for the season, with decorations and gifts as would have been common in the early 20th century. The lab and museum are closed in the evening. Discounts, coupons, or reciprocal benefits do not apply for Holiday Nights admissions.
Edison Ford members are admitted free (for general admission). Lee County residents with proof of residence (driver license, utility bill, etc) will receive $5 off adult admissions on Monday evenings throughout the event. Resident admissions must be purchased in person and are good for the day of purchase only.
• Holiday Nights admission tickets purchased online are good for any evening November 29-December 23 and December 26 through January 5. Reservations are not necessary for general admission – just show your e-ticket at the welcome booth when you arrive. Admission may also be purchased at the ticket office. Nightly holiday tradition guided tours are first-come first-served and must be purchased in-person on the day of the tour.
WHERE TO STAY
For out-of-town visitors, the following hotels are offering special rates for Holiday Nights’ guests.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Myers Downtown
Discounted rate is $159, with the exclusion of the holidays, Christmas and New Years Eve. Guests will need to call (239) 362-9542 with code EFE (Edison Ford Christmas) to book with the discounted rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd. Guests who book directly with this link can receive a 15% discount.
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection Guests who book with this link can receive a 10% discount on available room nights for standard guestrooms.
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