Garden Glow Family Nights at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5. The Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden features a million lights surrounding visitors with a spectacle of unique installations amid some of the Garden's most iconic locations.

Enjoy interactive photo opportunities, traditional holiday music and festivities, delicious food and drinks and more as the Garden is transformed around you into a winter wonderland. 

Family Nights are held on November 18-20, November 24 & 25 and December 1-2.

Tickets for Family Night are just $6 for children ages 3 to 12. Children age 2 and under are free. 

Santa will be at the Garden Glow on select evenings for photos with children. Click here for more information on Holiday Photo Ops with Santa at the Garden Glow.

Advance tickets are recommended. For tickets and more information visit missouribotanicalgarden.org

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