Seasonal & Holidays
Garden Of Lights 2020 Canceled Due To COVID-19
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens is canceled this year due to COVID-19, according to Montgomery Parks.
WHEATON, MD — It's official: Garden of Lights is canceled.
Montgomery Parks made the announcement on Thursday, saying the decision was based on ensuring the health and wellbeing of visitors, volunteer, and staff.
The annual outdoor light display and garden railway exhibit at Brookside Gardens attracts thousands of families a year. 2020 would have marked 33 years since the holiday season tradition began.
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"While we are disappointed, we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the popular attraction in 2021," said Stephanie Oberle, the director of Brookside Gardens.
This year's winter wonderland experience will be replaced by online and in-person programming, which can be found here.
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Brookside's outdoor garden areas are open daily from sunrise to sunset for exercise, meditation, and wellness, according to Montgomery Parks. The visitor center is open daily from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and the gift shop is open every Wednesday through Monday.
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