Holiday magic will once again be on every branch,
with new attractions and amenities.
Louisville, KY– A beloved holiday tradition will return this holiday season when Waterfront
Botanical Gardens hosts Gardens Aglimmer, an enchanting winter wonderland featuring
twinkling lights, whimsical displays, and nostalgic experiences.
Beginning Friday, November 28, guests are invited to stroll the illuminated pathways decorated
with glowing flowers, shimmering snowflakes, twinkling archways, and sparkling deer. Children
can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, write their letter to Santa, and make a holiday keepsake
ornament. Don’t forget to grab a pair of Holiday Specs 3D glasses to enhance the experience!
Warm drinks and sweet treats will be for sale at the outdoor Jingle All the Way Café, and
Frosty’s Tinsel Tavern, a new bar inside the Graeser Family Education Center will offer beer,
wine, and festive signature cocktails for purchase.
“It has been so gratifying to create and enhance Gardens Aglimmer year after year, and watch
so many families embrace it as one of their favorite traditions,” said Megan Bibelhauser, Director
of Marketing and Communications at the Gardens. “We can’t wait to welcome our guests this
season, whether they are regular attendees or experiencing it for the first time.”
Tickets are now on sale here. The event will be open on the dates listed below, and guests may
select admission times of 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, or 7:45 p.m.
● Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Nov. 29
● Thursday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 7
● Thursday, Dec. 11-Tuesday, Dec. 23
● Friday, Dec. 26-Tuesday, Dec. 30
In addition, Gardens Aglimmer will host the Thrive School of Dance on Friday, December 12
for performances throughout the evening; a Sensory Friendly Night on Monday, December 15
with reduced capacity and softer lights; and a Date Night (21+) on Wednesday, December 17.
Gardens Aglimmer is presented by Baird Private Wealth Management and sponsored by
Louisville Public Media and Whittenberg Construction.
About Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Waterfront Botanical Gardens is an urban botanical garden just east of Downtown Louisville, built on the site of a former landfill that was closed in the 1970s. The unique and innovative project opened to the public in December 2019, and is a place where nature prospers and people thrive through education, entertainment, community, and tourism. The first phase of a four-phase master plan has been completed, representing the development of approximately five acres of the 23-acre site. Phase 2 will include the addition of the Bonsai House and Display Gardens, which will one day host the Gardens’ signature Bonsai Weekend.
Waterfront Botanical Gardens is free and open to the public, with a suggested admission of $10. For hours of operation, events and programs, and parking/accessibility information, visit waterfrontgardens.org.
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