Illuminations at Botanica

All Illuminations guests will enter at the South Gate Entrance on Sim Park Drive across from Cowtown. Guests can park in the all-new River Edge Parking Lot or the Cowtown Parking Lot. Print your tickets at home or simply pull up the barcode in the confirmation email on your phone when you arrive at the South Gate Entrance.

The grand opening of Botanica’s Illuminations is November 18th through Jan 1st! Bring your whole family to experience the enchanted Christmas holiday display. Enjoy hot chocolate, snacks and light shows all at Botanica. Don’t miss out on the magic this season and buy your tickets today.

In addition to all the traditional favorites, two new displays premiere this year at Illuminations. The Children’s Garden Meadow and the Koch Carousel Gardens each feature over-the-top displays that are sure to delight. In the Children’s Garden Meadow, 360 poles with around 6,000 lights move to the music. The new display in Koch Carousel Gardens includes 36 moving head beam lights that dance in the sky around a 25 foot Christmas tree with over 15,000 pixels.

The Khicha Family Carousel will be open during Illuminations! Ride tickets can be purchased inside the Carousel Pavilion.  Santa will be at Botanica, too! Kids are encouraged to bring a letter to Santa and drop it off in the oversized mailbox.

Pre-purchase your tickets online—walk-in tickets will not be available. Print your tickets at home or simply pull up the barcode in your confirmation email or text on your phone when you arrive at the admissions desk.

https://botanica.org/illuminations/

*Accessibility and ADA Compliance at Illuminations

Botanica’s Illuminations is accessible to wheelchair users throughout the event. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available in the Main Parking and River Edge Parking Lots. The lobby, café and gift shop are all accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located in the lobby, near the entrance of Downing Children's Garden and in Koch Carousel Gardens.

Wheelchairs are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with the Admissions Desk upon entry to the Gardens to request a wheelchair. Wheelchair reservations are not accepted. Tours tailored to visitors with physical or developmental challenges can also be arranged. Call 316-264-0448 for more information and scheduling.