Richmond, Va Exit 83: A holiday tradition at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, the Dominion Gardenfest of Lights, features more than half-a-million twinkling lights arranged throughout the 40-acre garden. Hundreds of trees are wrapped in lights and winding pathways are full of surprises.
Hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, holiday dinners available with reservations , firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase).
Nightly family activities such as: Merry Mondays; storytime fireside with garden keeper & visits from butterfly fairy, caroling Tuesdays, crafty Wednesdays; Families can join garden staff and make crafts, musical Thursdays; acoustic musicians perform festive entertainment.
Gardenfest for Fidos: Thursday, Dec. 4 & Thursday, January 8. Leashed pets allowed on these night ONLY.
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228
Dates: Nov. 28, 2014 – Jan. 12, 2015 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
Hours: Nightly 5 – 10 p.m
Tel: 804-262-9887
www.lewisginter.org