Making its return to the New York Botanical Garden, Disney “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail opens to the public today. Inspired by the timeless 1993 classic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this immersive nighttime experience transports visitors to the magical worlds of Halloween Town and Christmas Town with brand new scenes, music, and video projections. Fans can enjoy this beautiful fall activity on select evenings from September 25 through November 30, 2025.
At a preview event on September 24, 2025, Adventurelive founder Jeffrey Seller celebrated the Light Trail’s opening and welcomed guests with remarks.
Video by Zipline Media, courtesy of LetsVenture Entertainment.
Photography by Avery Brunkus.
“Nightmare is going to be ever better this year,” said Adventurelive Founder Jeffrey Seller. “More sculptures, more lights, beer/wine, and hot cider. This is one trail you want to walk, hike, or get lost on.”
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of your favorite characters, scenes, and songs. Be dazzled as the classic film illuminates the botanical beauty of New York’s most treasured garden. Back by popular demand with new refreshment and merchandise BOOths, the must-see New York event is certain to become a favorite fall tradition for spirits of all ages. Do not miss this 10-week return engagement, from September 25 through November 30, 2025, only.
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is created by Adventurelive,the producing team behind Broadway’s Hamilton, and LETSGO, the Madrid-based creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature, and is presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. 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 brand new scenes. The experience ignites the senses and invites audiences deep into the world of Jack Skellington.
To supplement the fun, custom Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail merchandise designed by Creative Goods Design & Supply is available for sale in person at the light trail and online at here. The new merchandise collection, which encapsulates the spooky yet playful nature of the trail, features t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, bags, and more.
Tickets for the light trail can be purchased at TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com. Tickets start at $33 for children and $45 (timed entry) or $56 (flex entry) for adults.
Operating hours for Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail are from dusk to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays beginning September 25 through November 30, 2025. Schedule can vary week by week so please check out the official calendar on TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com before your visit. Fans can follow Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail on Facebook and Instagram.
About Adventurelive
Adventurelive is an experimental entertainment company that specializes in interactive works and storytelling within sensory theatrical worlds. Born from the success of Broadway production company, Adventureland, Adventurelive is owned and operated by Jeffrey Seller, 4-time Tony Award winning producer of Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, and Hamilton, Pete Milano, Founder and CEO of the live entertainment merchandise company Creative Goods, and RPM Agency, and Maggie Brohn, Chief Operative Officer of Adventureland and Executive Producer of Hamilton on Broadway and on tour.
About LETSGO
LETSGO COMPANY is a Spanish production company, promoter, and creator of shows and experiences that reimagines the art of storytelling. We blend artistic disciplines, technology, and high-level technical production to bring memorable projects to life that captivate audiences around the world. LETSGO, together with Andrew Lloyd Webber, is behind a new version of The Phantom of the Opera, which just completed its successful second season in Madrid and is now embarking on its first tour across Spain and first overseas production in México. LETSGO also created the immersive experience Tim Burton’s Labyrinth, which premiered to great acclaim in Madrid in 2022 and has since toured Europe (Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Milan), and now breaking box office records in Mexico City. The company is also responsible for Naturaleza Encendida, which attracted over one million visitors last season to some of Spain’s most iconic outdoor heritage sites (the Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Royal Palace Gardens of Pedralbes in Barcelona, the Alcázar of Córdoba, and more). LETSGO is now entering a new phase of international expansion, thanks to collaborations with Disney, Adventurelive, and Tim Burton on Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden for second year in a row, after a successful run in Sao Paulo (Brasil), with Netflix on Squid Game: The Experience and with Neon on Jurassic Park: The Experience. We transform spaces into magical worlds where culture and entertainment merge with excellence, innovation, and artistic sensitivity. Our mission is to make LETSGO a global creative benchmark.
About the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. We are rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, here in the heart of the Bronx—its greenest borough. For more than 130 years, we’ve invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. We’re also stewards of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.
At NYBG, we are plant people—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. We believe in our ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding our environment and healthy eating. Our expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of our world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to our planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. And our eyes are always looking forward as we train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, we know that it is nature—or nowhere.
