Cocktails at the Conservatory – Sleigh Bell Sips
Guests can explore the Conservatory Aglow holiday light displays kid-free, including a signature light tunnel, a penguin village, and projected winter scenes. The evening features seasonal beer and holiday cocktail samples from local craft breweries and distilleries, alongside live music from KC and the Moonlighters and a mechanical rodeo reindeer. Visitors can also explore the indoor conservatory exhibits, view the Chihuly Collection, and purchase food from local food trucks.
What to Expect
Adults-only holiday evening featuring festive lights, craft drink samples, and entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
21+
Neighborhood
Near Downtown
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Food & Drink
Alcohol samples from each vendor are included; additional drinks are available at cash bars, and local food trucks offer food, with vendors varying by night.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults who enjoy holiday lights, cocktails, and live entertainment
Vibe
Festive and social
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $35; $30 for members. The reservation includes alcohol samples from each alcohol vendor, activities, and access to the Conservatory’s indoor and outdoor experiences and current exhibitions. Additional drinks and food may be purchased separately.
- Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Parking: Free parking is available in the Conservatory lot off East Broad Street. Guests may be dropped off or picked up in front of the Main Entrance. Additional parking is available at the Franklin Park Adventure Center if necessary.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available for free on a first-come-first-served basis, and designated accessible parking spaces are located near the Main Entrance.
- Pets: Service animals are the only animals permitted at the Conservatory.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve in advance, since tickets are not sold at the door and reservations may sell out before they close the evening before.
- Bring valid physical ID for every guest, regardless of age; photos of ID are not accepted.
- Use the free lot off East Broad Street, or the Franklin Park Adventure Center lot if additional parking is needed.
- Leave outside food and drinks at home; food trucks and designated cash bars are on site.
- Use the indoor Conservatory if weather changes; activities and vendors move to rain locations, and tickets are non-refundable.
Special Events & Promotions
- Adults-only event; guests must be 21 or older, and infants and toddlers are not permitted.
- Members receive discounted tickets.
- Wednesday and Thursday have different alcohol-vendor and food-truck lineups.
- Additional drinks and food are available for purchase separately.
- Complete and turn in the ticket card to enter a prize raffle.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend, and what ID should guests bring?
The event is strictly for guests aged 21 and over; infants and toddlers are not permitted. Every guest must show valid physical ID, regardless of age, and ID photos are not accepted.
Do I need to reserve in advance?
Yes. Everyone, including members and Monarchs, must reserve ahead. Tickets are not sold at the door, and reservations may sell out before closing the evening before the event.
What is included with a reservation?
It includes Conservatory access, current exhibitions, activities and alcohol samples from each alcohol vendor. Additional drinks and food are sold separately.
What can I see and do during the event?
Explore the Conservatory Aglow lights, including the light tunnel and penguin village, see the Chihuly Collection, and enjoy the mechanical reindeer and live music.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The event is not canceled for weather because the indoor Conservatory is open. Activities and vendors are moved to rain locations if needed; tickets are non-refundable.
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