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Garden Glow

Mother and child surrounded by blue-green lights

Ends January 3!


Featuring more than 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.   

This year's Garden Glow is the biggest and brightest ever! 

  • New and expanded light installations throughout Garden grounds surround you with larger-than-life illuminated flowers, fireflies, and more.
  • All-new holiday animations transform the historic Tower Grove House into a performance unlike anything else in the St. Louis area.
  • New interactive features put you in control of the lights.
  • New photo opportunities help you capture unforgettable moments with family and friends. 


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.

 

 

 

Food and Beverage Locations

Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages throughout your visit at numerous locations along the Garden Glow path.

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map of Garden Glow food and beverage locations

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Sassafras Restaurant | Last order at 8 p.m.
The Bellwether Café closes at 9 p.m.

 

Santa Claus posing in front of tree decorated with white and gold ornaments

Meet Santa

Mondays and Tuesdays November 18–December 9 | 5–9 p.m.

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

 

Passion. Plants. People. Planet. 

The mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden is "To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life."

Your support makes it possible for the Garden to discover and protect plant life here at home and around the world.

Discover + Share

 

Location & Parking

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

 

Parking

Free Garden Glow parking is available at the two Garden lots located at the intersection of Shaw and Vandeventer Blvds., one block west of the Garden, with complimentary nonstop shuttle service to the Garden's entrance. 

Additional parking is available at the Commerce Bank Center for Science Education at 4651 Shaw Blvd. 

Limited accessible parking and passenger drop-off/pick-up is available at the Garden's main entrance at 4344 Shaw Blvd. 

On busy evenings, we recommend allowing extra time for parking and shuttle access, and encourage the use of public transportation or rideshare services if available. 
 

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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.