Winter Garden aGlow is closed for the season. We would like to express our warmest appreciation to all those that came to experience glow with us.

We could not have done it without the support of local businesses: Idaho Statesman, 94.9 the River, 107.1 K-Hits, Today's Channel 6, Fox 9, Trees of Light, Tates Tents & Events, Boise State Public Radio, Gem State Communications, Meuleman Mollerup and Idaho Power.

See you in the spring!

You may have seen the Garden in bloom in summer, but have you seen it glow in the winter? Join us for the 16th annual Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden and see our dazzling display of nearly 270,000 sparkling lights artfully displayed throughout the holiday season.

Special guests Santa and his reindeer Prancer will visit from the North Pole and the Holiday Express Train will wind its way through the glowing winter wonderland. Local choirs will fill the air with music on select nights. Check the calendar for specific dates.

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Open Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 - Nov. 25, 2012
Nov. 30, 2012 - January 6, 2013 

TIMES
Open daily from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gates do not open until 6 p.m. - Last admissions at 8:45 p.m.
Garden closes promptly at 9:30 p.m.

Open rain, shine or snow.
Check back here or on our Facebook Page for any updates.

We will be open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

ADMISSION
Prices at the Gate

Non-member Adult - $8

Member Adult - $4

Youth 5-12 - $4

Child 4 and younger - Free

Military Discount - $1 Off admission price (with valid ID)

Carload Monday’s - $20 (Max 6 persons)

Carload Monday rate not valid Christmas Eve.
Valid on December 3, 10, 17 and the 31.

Visit Santa Underneath the Lights
Santa and Prancer will be at the Garden Friday - Sunday in December starting December 7.
December 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23.

Visits are free with Winter Garden aGlow admission. Families may take their own photograph or purchase 3 professional possess on a disc for $20.

Holiday Model Express Train
Special thank you to the Southern Idaho Garden Railway Society for their time and beautiful train display found in the English Garden throughout December!

On Site Vendors
Dippin Donuts is on site to offer hot mini-donuts with dipping sauce! Hot beverages include coffee, mocha and chia tea. You can find them at the end of the brick path at the entrance of the Children’s Adventure Garden.

Old West Kettle Corn pops kettle corn on site nightly. They can be found on the Plaza at the entrance to the English Garden and the path to the Holiday Express Train.

See the calendar below to discover what's happening at Winter Garden aGlow!



Learn how you can become a member to receive the Winter Garden aGlow member admission rate and more!