Gardens Aglimmer
Visitors can stroll through botanical pathways illuminated by thousands of lights and glowing outdoor displays. Activities include holiday crafts, writing letters to Santa, and festive photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Warm beverages and treats are available outdoors, with beer, wine, and cocktails offered inside the education center.
What to Expect
Thousands of lights, glowing displays, and festive holiday activities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (Date Night is 21+)
Neighborhood
The Point
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Food & Drink
The outdoor Jingle All the Way Café offers warm drinks and sweet treats, while Frosty’s Tinsel Tavern inside the Graeser Family Education Center serves beer, wine, and festive signature cocktails.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and glowing
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults $17; children ages 3–12 $10; ages 0–2 free. Members: adults $12; children ages 3–12 $8; ages 0–2 free. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5:45–8:15 p.m.
- Parking: Free parking is in the Gardens’ main parking lot; parking attendants direct visitors after they enter through the main gate.
- Accessibility: All garden pathways are ADA accessible, and accessible parking, manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and strollers are accommodated.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at the entry time on your ticket, because each ticket comes with a reserved entry time for starting your walk through the Gardens.
- Dress for the weather in layers, because Gardens Aglimmer is a rain-or-shine evening outdoors and you'll be walking the garden paths.
- On severe-weather days, watch your email and the Gardens' social media, because cancellations are announced there on the day.
- If loud crowds are hard for your family, book Sensory Friendly Night on Monday, December 14.
- For a grown-up evening, book Date Night on Tuesday, December 15, which is for ages 21+, and stop by Frosty's Tinsel Tavern for a signature cocktail.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory Friendly Night on Monday, December 14
- Date Night for ages 21+ on Tuesday, December 15
- Members get reduced ticket prices
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
You walk through the Gardens lit with thousands of lights and glowing displays. Along the way there are holiday crafts, festive photo spots and a place to write letters to Santa.
Where can we get food and drinks?
The outdoor Jingle All the Way Café serves warm drinks and sweet treats. Frosty's Tinsel Tavern, inside the Graeser Family Education Center, serves beer, wine and festive signature cocktails.
Where do we park?
Parking is free in the Gardens' main lot. Once you enter through the main gate, parking attendants will direct you.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes. Accessible parking is available and all garden pathways are ADA accessible. Manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters and strollers are all welcome.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Gardens Aglimmer runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather. If severe weather forces a cancellation, ticket holders get an email and an update goes up on the Gardens' website and social media.
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