GardenFest Calendar
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ominion GardenFest D of Lights
december
Nightly, through Jan. 13......... 5–10PM Presenting Sponsor: Dominion.
Dominion GardenFest of Lights
Children’s GardenFest Adventures
Nightly through Jan. 13.........5–10PM Presenting Sponsor: Dominion. Scott ElmQuist
november
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Nightly, Nov. 29–Jan. 13........... 5–10PM Children’s Garden Fanciful characters, challenging maze, sky-high views from the CWDKids Tree House, & s’more toasting at the firepit (by purchase, weather permitting). Warm beverages & light snacks from Espresso-A-Go-Go (by purchase).
Don Williamson
Annie Hickman
Merry Mondays
with GardenKeeper.................. Till 6:30PM E ntertainment by “Annie Hickman’s Rainforest Creature Costumes.”* G ardenFest admission required. P resenting Sponsor: Dominion. * Note: The costumed characters featured during the Illumination event (only) are fanciful, larger-than-life insects that may seem realistic to very young children.
Scott ElmQuist
ominion GardenFest D Illumination F riday, 29 D oors open.........................................5PM I llumination ceremony
Bling House Nights of 29, 30...............................5–9:30PM Children’s Garden Greenhouse “Bling” in the holidays with LED light-up necklaces, rings, wands, & souvenirs galore (by purchase).
Children’s GardenFest Adventures Nightly through Jan. 13.........5–10PM See November listing for details.
FREE Member Nights Monday–Wednesday, 2–4............5–10PM
Exclusive member benefit (these dates only). Free admission & access to the Bloemendaal House, festooned as an early 19th-century holiday showcase with exquisitely handcrafted botanical decorations, antiques, & memorabilia. Live music 6–7:30PM. Members may buy up to 4 extra tickets at member pricing (valid that Member Night only).
Mondays, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.............. 5–8PM Education and Library Complex, Library Reading Room Charming storybook Mossy read fireside by the GardenKeeper with visits by Butterfly Fairy (Mondays, 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30PM). “Santa sightings” in the Conservatory (Mondays, 6–8PM through Dec. 17). GardenFest admission required.
Bling House Nights of 2–4; 6–7; 13–23; 26–31..............................5–9:30PM Children’s Garden Greenhouse See November listing for details.
Caroling Tuesdays Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 31............ 6:30–8PM Various Garden Locations “Four in the Morning Quartet” performs & invites guests to join the caroling. Closed Dec. 24.