The Grotto no longer requires masks inside the buildings at The Grotto. This includes all Masses. Masks are optional. However, while Covid-19 is still active in the community, we encourage everyone to make the decision they feel is best for them.
TODAY’S HOURS OF OPERATION
Gardens: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 2:30 p.m.)
Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Festival of Lights: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)
ADMISSION
The lower level is FREE to visit during the day
Admission to the Christmas Festival of Lights
Click here to see Festival admission prices
Admission to the Upper Gardens (day hours only):
Adult: $9.95
Senior (65+): $8.95
Youth (6-11): $4.95
Annual Garden Pass information here
OPERATING HOURS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
December 31 – January 31
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily) – Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 3 pm.
Gift Shop and Visitor Center: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)
Office: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
From February 1 through Last Day of Standard Time
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Daily) – Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 4 pm. with Upper Gardens closing at 5 p.m.
Gift Shop and Visitor Center: 9 a.m. -6:30 p.m. (Daily)
First day of Daylight Savings Time through Day Before Mother’s Day
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Daily) – Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 5:30 pm.
Gift Shop and Visitor Center: 9 a.m. -6:30 p.m. (Daily)
Mother’s Day through August 26
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Daily) – Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 7:30 pm.
Gift Shop and Visitor Center: 9 a.m. -8:30 p.m. (Daily)
August 27 through October 31
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Daily) – Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 5:30 pm.
Gift Shop and Visitor Center: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Daily)
November 1 through the Day before Thanksgiving
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)
Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Visitor Center: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)
Upper Gardens: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 4p.m.)
Note: Thanksgiving Day The Grotto is closed.
Day after Thanksgiving through December 30
Grounds: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 2:30 p.m.
Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Note: The Grotto is closed on Christmas Day.
