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November 18–January 6

Closed November 23, November 27, and December 24–25

Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. 

Featuring nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments.   

Dates and Hours

November 18–December 14 | 5–9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.)
December 15–January 1 | 4:30 –10 p.m. (last entry at 9:15 p.m.)
January 2–January 6 | 5–9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.)


Garden Glow entry is timed and admission varies by date. See below for more information. 


Garden Glow is a rain or snow event. In case of inclement weather cancellation by the Garden, simply present your tickets upon entry to any remaining Garden Glow date;  no additional action is required.

Sponsors

Boeing     JiaMin and Michael Dierberg     Graybar    Elizabeth Green     The H–J Family of Companies     David and Kathy Hollo

 

Admission 

Garden Glow admission varies by date. View the 2023 admission calendar for specific pricing by date.

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General Admission

Fridays–Sundays, November 18–December 14 | 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 (limit six adults) and member children (ages 12 and under)

FREE


Secure your preferred date and entry time by reserving your tickets in advance. 

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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 (limit six adults) and member children (ages 12 and under)

FREE


Secure your preferred date and entry time by reserving your tickets in advance. 

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Group Sales

Parties with 15–25 adult guests are eligible for group rates via online purchase.** No promo code needed! Discounts automatically applied at check out. 

Groups with 25 or more adult guests are eligible for group services.* Contact Group Sales for more information.

*Minimum purchase of full price, public adult tickets required. Group rates and discounts cannot be combined with other offers or price points including: Garden membership benefits, Family Nights, or child tickets. **Offer only available through online purchase. Tickets are non-refundable.

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Extra Magic


Add even more holiday cheer to your Garden Glow experience with these add-on options available when purchasing your advance tickets. 

Dine and Glow

Add a dining package to your advance ticket purchase and enjoy dinner at our restaurant, Sassafras. Packages are $18 per adult, $9 per child, and include one entree and soft beverage.

Private Fire Pit Rentals

Warm up with up to 20 of your friends and family members at your own reserved fire pit. Rentals valid from 5–7 p.m. and include s'mores and hot cocoa. Advance purchase required. 

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Members See It First

Member Preview

Friday, November 17 | 5–9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.)

Garden members are invited to experience Garden Glow before its public opening at a special evening just for them.

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Family Nights

 

Children's admission (ages 3–12) is just $5 Wednesdays November 22–December 13!

 

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Meet Santa

Mondays and Tuesdays November 20–December 12 | Closed November 27

Get your photo with Santa Claus amid the sparkling wonderland of Garden Glow. Included with Garden Glow admission.

 

 

Location & Parking

The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.

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.