Seasonal & Holidays
See The Botanical Garden's 'Glow' Exhibit Through Dec. 31
The 2017 Glow exhibit is open between Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

MENTOR, OH -- The Glow exhibit -- the Cleveland Botanical Garden's winter spectacular and one of Cleveland's most celebrated holiday traditions -- transports guests to a world full of seasonal cheer, where all-new wonders and returning traditions await. Tickets are available online, at the door or by phone. See below for cost structure and hours. Glow guests this year have a variety of things to see and do at the exhibit:
- Delight at the creative trees decorated by Affiliate Garden Clubs.
- Marvel at the amazingly whimsical gingerbread houses.
- Hop aboard the Garden Express for a train ride through the outdoor gardens.
- Take a family photo in front of our two-story tree.
- Visit a lively town square filled with musicians and carolers.
- Delight at a model train with 220 feet of brass G gauge track winding through a miniature tropical rainforest and Cleveland neighborhood.
- Make a craft to take home from Evergreen Adventures.
- Decorate your very own gingerbread house with our full array of sweet treats (additional fee)
- See the lights shine brighter on Wednesday and Friday evenings, with extended hours and seasonal dinner specials.
- Grown-ups can do their shopping at the Garden Store.
- Leave your own wish on the Wishing Tree.
- Make a day of it in University Circle and take the family skating at the nearby Rink at Wade Oval.
Tickets are available online, at the Botanical Garden ticketing desk or by calling 216.721.1600, ext. 100. Admission is free for Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum members. (Member night for Glow is Monday, Dec. 11.) Glow admission includes full access to the Botanical Garden including the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse and outdoor grounds.
HOURS:
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- ** Glowis open Monday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. - 6 pm.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays -- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays and Fridays -- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sundays -- Noon - 6 p.m.
- Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve -- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ADMISSION
- Children ages 3 to 12: $12
- Children 2 and under: Free
- Free for Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum members.
- Member night for Glow is Monday, Dec. 11.
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