Garden Lights

Experience the Magic of the Holidays at the First-Ever Tour of Lights at the Polk Home!

Step into a winter wonderland as the Polk Home gardens come alive with dazzling lights, charming holiday scenes, and festive photo opportunities perfect for the whole family.

December 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and the 23rd. 

Event Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Admission Includes:

Full evening access to the illuminated gardens

One hot beverage per guest

While the paths will be lit, we encourage all visitors to walk carefully and enjoy the sights safely.

All proceeds support the ongoing preservation of the President James K. Polk Home—thank you for helping us keep history alive!

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

Molder and Mounger, Fernwood Garden Center, Sunbelt Rentals, Kim Benefield, Jeff Mingledorff, Stella Hargrove, Emily McKnight, Tara Brown, Elizabeth Blackstone, David Stewart, Brian McKelvy, J. Cliff and Rhonda Walker, Roy Nichol, Bernard Porter, Raymond Brown, Charlotte and Jerry Battles, James and Lisa Butler, Sheila Flemming, Helen Hickman, Brenda Holt, and Fred Gillham, Jack and Caroline Sims, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Smith, Amy Montgomery, Foodland of Columbia, Karen Vest, Sam Holden, Anne Cain, Delk Kennedy, Jr. John Merritt, Anthony and Peggy Sciotto. 

There is still time to sponsor this amazing event! Click here to sponsor today! 

Children under 3 are free. All children 3+ require a ticket