December 23, 2019
Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates Extended
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 23, 2019) — To allow visitors more time to see the 44th Holiday Nights light show, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will continue with additional nights on January 2 and 3. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 30 as scheduled, then open for
Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates will continue with additional nights on January 2 and 3.
daytime hours only (9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) on December 31 and January 1. The site will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. January 2 and 3, with Holiday Nights running from 5:30-9 p.m.
Visitors will see more lights, new displays and decorations, and additional areas of the property are illuminated. This year’s theme is “River Reflection” and incorporates nautical elements. Also new this year is the animated dancing light tree. The Mysore Fig is one of the largest historic trees on the property and is lit with thousands of animated lights choreographed to holiday music.
Visitors can meander at their own pace with a self-guided tour, or take a guided Holiday Tradition Tour at 6 or 7 p.m. each night. Adults and children alike can enjoy the Children’s Tree Trail — a collection of more than 60 trees decorated with handmade ornaments from Lee County school children. The museum and botanic research laboratory are also open during Holiday Nights.
Visitors can shop in the Ford Cottage Shoppe, Museum Store and Garden Shoppe, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Holiday Nights tickets for adults are $20, teens (13-19) $10, children (6-12) are $2 and Edison Ford members get in free. Guided Holiday Tradition Tours are $30 for adults, teens are $25, children $18 and $10 for Edison Ford members.
To purchase tickets or view the nightly schedule, visit our website. The event is sponsored by Sunbelt Rentals, FPL and Storm Smart.
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