Events
Gardens Aglimmer
November 27 – December 30, 2026
Louisville’s holiday tradition returns with thousands of lights, festive displays and magical moments throughout the Gardens.
Plan Your Visit
Dates: November 27 – December 30
Hours: 5:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Tickets: $17 adults / $10 children 3-12 / free 0-2
Members: $12 adults / $8 children 3-12/ free 0-2
Make Your Holidays Aglimmer
Walk through the Gardens transformed by light. Discover glowing displays, festive photo opportunities, letters to Santa and holiday crafts.
Bring the family. Meet up with friends. Make Gardens Aglimmer part of your holiday tradition.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Get tickets for any of our select nights between November 27 – December 30
- Sensory Friendly Night – Monday, Dec. 14
- Date Night (21+) – Tuesday, Dec. 15
Know Before You Go
Parking: Free in the Gardens’ main parking lot. Once you enter through the main gate, parking attendants will help direct you.
Arrival: Your ticket includes a reserved entry time. Arrive at your scheduled time for a smooth start to your Gardens Aglimmer experience.
Weather: Gardens Aglimmer is a rain-or-shine event, so dress for the weather and enjoy the glow! If severe weather requires us to cancel, we’ll notify ticket holders by email and post an update on our website and social media by 2 p.m.
Accessibility: Accessible parking is available. All garden pathways are ADA accessible, and manual wheelchairs, motorized scooters and strollers are welcome.
Food & Drink: Warm drinks and sweet treats are available at the outdoor Jingle All the Way Café, while Frosty’s Tinsel Tavern inside the Graeser Family Education Center serves beer, wine and festive signature cocktails.
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