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WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS

A HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR

The gardens will be in winter bloom with over 100,000 glowing lights during the third annual Winter Nights Winter Lights. Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night then warm up inside at the
free hot chocolate bar. Bring the kids for crafts or plan your visit on one of our special event nights.

​DATES
WED-SUN 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
December 4 - January 4
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve 
and the night of New Year’s day.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$8 adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Under 2 Free
Members $6 adults | $2 Youth 2-15 | Under 2 Free

PASSES AND DISCOUNTS
Winter Nights free admission passes are good for general admission, excluding special events. Standard Botanical Center free admission passes are not valid during Winter Nights. Visit your library for standard Botanical Center passes that are good for $2 off Winter Nights admission.

SPONSORS

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Lane & Waterman, The Green Thumbers, Denise and Dave Kimler, Paul and Sue McDevitt, Marvin Webb,
​Kevin and Jane Koski, Dave Freund, Porter/Jenkins Family
BECOME A SPONSOR

SPECIAL EVENTS

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OPENING NIGHT

11/30 SATURDAY
6 PM – 9 PM
Winter Nights A’Light Cocktail Party
$35 Individual | $50 Couple | $200 Table of 8
RSVP
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MEMBERS' ONLY PARTY

12/1 SUNDAY
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus 5 PM – 7 PM
Free for members, no RSVP needed​
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PAINTING FOR A PURPOSE

12/4 and 12/18 WEDNESDAYS
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Paint your own seasonal scene
to take home as artwork.
$25
RSVP required, space is limited​
RSVP 12.4.19
RSVP 12.18.19
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DATE NIGHTS

12/5 and 12/19 THURSDAYS
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Enjoy live music and seasonal
cocktails at the cash bar.
$8 adults | $6 adult members
No RSVP needed​
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VISIT FROM SANTA

12/13 FRIDAY and 12/14 SATURDAY
5 PM – 8 PM
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
and take your own photos.
$8 adults | $4 Youth
Members $6 adults | $2 Youth
No RSVP needed​
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CHAMPAGNE AND ROSES

12/31 TUESDAY
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Enjoy champagne or your favorite cocktail at the cash bar and buy a rose for your sweetheart to ring in the new year together. The Winter Nights exhibit is open New Year's Eve for all ages 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
$8 adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Under 2 Free
Members $6 adults | $2 Youth 2-15 | Under 2 Free

COMMEMORATE 2019

Remember a loved one, special event or milestone in 2019 with a personalized ornament. As a Shimmer sponsor of Winter Nights Winter Lights, your special ornament will be lovingly hung on the tree inside our entrance. You may pick up your ornament in January. Order your $100 ornament and support this community event
ORDER ORNAMENT

HOURS

Saturday 10am-4pm
Call to make an appointment to visit with a team member Mon-Sat
 
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Holiday Day Hours 11am-2pm 
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day

Closed 
Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

ADMISSION

$8.00 Adults (16+)
$4.00 Youth (ages 2-15)
FREE For Toddlers (under 2)

No pets allowed, except service animals
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Please remember us in your will and trusts. ​

DIRECTIONS

2525 4th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Get directions


​P 309.794.0991
F 309.794.1572
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  • Home
  • VISIT
    • Admission
    • Tours
    • The Garden Store >
      • Online Shop
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • EXPLORE
    • Gardens
    • What's In Bloom
    • Art Exhibits
    • Host An Event
    • Weddings
    • Travel
    • Screen Savers
  • LEARN
    • Children | Families >
      • Activities
    • Adults >
      • Adult Activities
    • Educators >
      • Education Classes
    • Conservation
  • SUPPORT
    • Memberships
    • Give
    • Adopt A Garden
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Tribute Gifts
    • Corporate
  • ABOUT
    • Mission | Vision
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends
    • Careers | Internships
    • History
    • In The News
    • Garden Etiquette