Holiday Luminary Walk

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While the quiet woods are lit with candles lining the walkways, the gardens are bright with color. Trees, buildings, and bridges are all part of the show, with thousands of lights aglow.

During the three weekends following Thanksgiving, take a stroll along the lit pathways to see intricate Gnome and Fairy Houses, serene winter woods by candlelight, and the colorful Children's Garden. Enjoy musical performances in four different locations and a horse-drawn wagon ride through the forest.

For a quieter "Date Night" experience, a Candlelight Stroll will be held Thursday, December 3rd.

The Luminary Walk is the major fundraiser for the Friends of the Arboretum (FOTA). All proceeds benefit the Arboretum.

More details on ticket purchase, refund and exchange policy, and cancellation due to weather.

More details on the Event Information page.

Learn more about sponsorship.

For the Safety of All

• All tickets are date and time-specific. 
• The number of tickets sold per half-hour timeframe allows for social distancing between families. 
• Expanded operating hours - 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. (1½ hours longer than previous years). 
• To keep Santa safe, he will not be with us this year. 
• The visitor center will not be open for refreshments. 
• To operate with fewer volunteers, trains in the train garden will not be running, and portions of the candlelit path will be switched to electric lights.

To protect all guests, as well as our volunteers, masks must be worn to the Luminary Walk. 

Schedule

4:30 – 10:00 each night (Last admittance is 9:00.)

• Friday, November 27, 2020
• Saturday, November 28, 2020
• Friday, December 4, 2020
• Saturday, December 5, 2020
• Friday, December 11, 2020
• Saturday, December 12, 2020

$14.00 per person; free for age 5 and under

$2.00 discount for members of Friends of the Arboretum when purchased online with promo code.

Free Parking 

No Pets