THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Light Trail Returns to New York Botanical Garden This Fall

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Emily Wyrwa
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August 11, 2025 11:55 AM
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“What’s this?” The New York Botanical Garden is reviving its Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Train from Sept. 25 to Nov. 30 this year. The immersive nighttime experience — created by Adventurelive — transports visitors to Halloween Town and Christmas Town with brand new scenes, music, and video projections. 

“We’re coming back better than ever this year,” Adventurelive Founder Jeffrey Seller said in a statement. “We took everything we learned from our first year to make an even more exciting experience: A longer trail, more surprises, and better hospitality. You’re going to want to come early or stay late for hot cider, beer, and wine, or some of the delicious snacks we’re assembling.”

Bringing the film’s distinctive characters to life, the outdoor adventure has been expanded to over 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations forged by cutting-edge technology including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting, and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters, including four brand new scenes. The experience ignites the senses and invites audiences deep into the world of Jack Skellington.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail runs at the New York Botanical Garden on Southern Blvd in the Bronx from Sept. 25 to Nov. 30. For tickets and more information, visit here.

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Emily Wyrwa

Emily Wyrwa is originally (and proudly) from New Jersey and studies at Boston University College of Communication. She previously worked for the Boston Globe where she interviewed Ethan Slater about miming rather than "Wicked." She's a pizza snob, loves classic rock, and spends most of her spare time with her camera in hand exploring new neighborhoods. She can be spotted via the "Shucked" keychain on her bag!

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