Know Before You Glow
Accessibility
Accessible parking is located on either side of the Garden’s main parking lot. Please call our hospitality line at (314) 327-6390 upon arrival if you require assistance.
Manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center.
Wheelchair rental: free (first come, first served)
Motorized scooter rental: $30
Visitors must be age 18 or older and possess a valid driver's license to rent motorized scooters.
Stroller rental: $3
Admission
General Admission
Fridays–Sundays, November 18–December 10 | Nightly December 15–January 6
See Merry and Bright Bargain Nights section below for weeknight admission November 20–December 14. Closed November 23, November 27, and December 24–25.
Adults
(ages 13 & up) |
Children
(ages 3–12) |
Garden member adults
(ages 13 & up) |
Garden member children
(ages 3–12) |
$24
|
$10
|
$19
|
$8
|
Festival-level+ members and member children (ages 12 and under)
FREE*
*Six free adult or child admission per Festival membership.
Merry and Bright Bargain Nights
Glow early and save Mondays—Thursdays, November 20–December 14.
Closed November 23 and November 27.
Adults
(ages 13 & up) |
Children
(ages 3–12) |
Garden member adults
(ages 13 & up) |
Garden member children
(ages 3–12) |
$22
|
$10
|
$17
|
$8
|
Festival-level+ members and member children (ages 12 and under)
FREE*
*Six free adult or child admission per Festival membership.
Advance Tickets Highly Recommended
Garden Glow is a limited-capacity event and tickets tend to sell out well in advance, especially from mid-December through January 1. We encourage visitors to secure their preferred date and entry time as early as possible.
Cancellations
If the Garden cancels an event night, please hold on to your tickets and return on any night of your choosing, no exchange necessary. Please check the Garden website and social media channels in advance for night-of event cancellations.
Concessions
Glow offers many great food and beverage options. Sassafras Restaurant offers seated dinning from 6–8 p.m. nightly (view menu). Blizzard Bar, Central Axis concessions tent, Grandma's Hand Made Pies, Candy Cane Bar, Whisky Experience, Café Flora, and The S'more Shack all offer a variety of specialty drink and small bites to indulge on your visit around the Glow path.
Family Nights
On Wednesdays from November 22 through December 13, kids tickets (ages 3–12) are just $5.
Fire Pits
S'more roasting and warming fire pits are located at both Central Axis and Linnean Plaza. S'more roasting kits are available for purchase at retail locations around grounds. Please note burning wood embers and smoke will be present at the event. VIP fire pits can be reserved in advance (72 hours minimum notice) and include hot cocoa and s'mores for up to 20 guests.
Flashing Lights Warning
Garden Glow features animated, flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
Gifts
The Garden Gate Shop, located inside the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, offers a variety of holiday gift options and garden merchandise. Additionally, purchase light up necklaces and cups at certain locations around Garden grounds to enhance your Glow experience.
Glow Early and Save
Take advantage of smaller crowds and discounted pricing by visiting Garden Glow early in the holiday season during Merry and Bright Bargain Nights, Mondays–Thursdays from November 20 through December 14 (closed November 27).
Inclement Weather Policy
All of our events are held rain/snow or shine, except in the case of dangerous or extreme weather. In the event that there is dangerous or extreme weather, the Garden will notify guests that the event has been cancelled through the website and all of our social media channels. If the Garden cancels the event, please join us on another Glow evening and present your tickets for entry; no exchange or additional action is required.
No Pets
No pets allowed, please. Assistance animals (ADA service animals) are welcome at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Parking
Parking is available at the Missouri Botanical Garden entrance and at our two overflow lots located at the corner of Shaw Blvd. and Vandeventer Ave. View parking map >
Please respect our neighbors and refrain from parking on residential streets or private lots. Vehicles parked on private lots are subject to towing at the vehicle owners’ expense.
Santa Claus
Santa is coming to Garden Glow Monday and Tuesday evenings from November 20 through December 12 (closed November 27) Make a wish and enjoy family photo ops.
Ticket Exchange Policy
We are happy to exchange any unused tickets up until January 7, 2024. There is a $10 fee per order for exchanges.