Dec 30 Tuesday
This season, the Conservatory sparkles with dazzling new displays indoors and out. Stroll through thousands of lights, from a whimsical penguin village and glowing boxwood house to a life-sized Candyland board game and projected winter scenes. The Ahlum & Arbor Arctic Terrace expands with more games like curling!
In addition, new rentable igloos with food and drinks will be available to reserve in the Bonsai Courtyard.
Returning favorites include the 100-foot light tunnel, ornament tree with 1,400 ornaments, a lively Dance Party and eight glowing igloos filled with seasonal fun.
Dec 31 Wednesday
All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at the Conservatory station.
Guests can journey with the trains through a miniature world of 51 botanical models made from all-natural plant material. Special elements to add to your itinerary include an enchanted tree hollow, two waterfalls, a bubbling brook and plantings specific to each themed destination.
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Jan 03 Saturday
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offers you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! A rotating line-up of musicians provides entertainment from 8-9pm, while you relax and enjoy exploring the gardens and plant collections, current exhibitions and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II, and shopping in Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse. The Garden Café and cash bar will be open during these evening events.