With winter in full swing, joyful holiday events are doing on at the public conservatories around the country! From the annual light show at Longwood Gardens to train shows, to the Chihuly Collection at Franklin Park, there’s a lot to love about the holiday season at the conservatory.
Gather your family and feel the magic of the holidays at a few of these public conservatories!
Longwood Gardens | PENNSYLVANIA
Set your spirits ablaze with the fire and ice display at Longwood Gardens! From toasty firepits and beautiful displays to dramatic light shows from wintery hues to a luminaria display setting the lake aglow, your family will love exploring this grand winter wonderland display!
Franklin Park Conservatory | OHIO
A full holiday calendar, there are so many events and exhibitions occurring at the Franklin Park Conservatory now until the new year! From the Chihuly Collection to the Paul Busse Garden Railway to the Holiday Bloom flower exhibit to Breakfast with Santa, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
New York Botanical Garden | NEW YORK
From Nov. 20 through Jan. 23, the New York Botanical Garden is hosting their annual Holiday Train Show and NYBG Glow! With over 1.5 miles of beautifully lit pathways while also lighting up historical landmarks a perfect way to explore with the entire family. Get tickets to travel through the gardens and through the park to see these lights while all doing it on a train!
Garfield Park Conservatory | ILLINOIS
Held inside the stunning Garfield Park Conservatory, Sky Forest is a holiday flower show like no other. Take a stroll through the wintery woods and admire the towering beauty of the Fraser Fir tree. The event benefits the conservatory’s efforts to “change lives through the power of nature.” It is currently running Now until Jan. 8, 2022.
Volunteer Park Conservatory | WASHINGTON
If you are looking for a more hands-on activity to do with the family, one of the more popular workshops at Volunteer Park is their Wreath Making Events! Offered 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm on December 4th and 12th, click the button below to learn more!