Join us this holiday season with your whole family and enjoy the Garden as it's transformed into a twinkling wonderland. Featuring several all-new displays, Santa on select nights, and our festive Garden Bar, this year's event is sure to bring out the holiday spirit in even the most committed Scrooge! Grab a complimentary cookie and some hot chocolate and wander through the garden lights at your own pace to a curated holiday soundtrack. Enjoy snacks and warm drinks from local vendors, as well! For more info, check out our website.
Winter Garden aGlow tickets are date and time-specific.
Purchasing tickets in advance is highly encouraged as time slots sell out quickly. Unsold tickets will be available at the gate on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are non-refundable. Dates and times are non-transferable. All purchases are by credit card only. We do not accept cash at the gate.
Last entry for the 8:00pm time slot is 8:30pm. Please plan to arrive before 8:30 if you have tickets for our final time slot of the night.
Member Discount!
If you are a Member of the Garden, be sure to click the "Sign in/Register" buttons in the top right corner of the page to receive your member benefits. You won’t see your discount until you get to the checkout screen.
** If you cannot sign in as a member and your tickets aren't discounted after check out, contact us at info@idahobotanicalgarden.org
Vouchers
Bring them any time, any night, and redeem them at the gate. No pre-ticketing needed.
See You Soon!
After completing your order, look for a separate e-mail that includes your e-tickets! Be sure to print out your ticket or have the barcodes displayed brightly on your smartphone for entry into the event.
STEAM Camps
Fall and Winter STEAM Day Camps
Ideal for: K-3rd Graders (5-8 years old)
🦉Friday, October 10th “Bird Buddies”
Dissect an owl pellet, use binoculars to identify local bird populations, and test your bird knowledge with Bird Bingo!
🌿Friday, October 17th “Rooting for Plants”
Take a fascinating journey into the world of plant life, their structures, and their important roles in ecosystems!
🐾Tuesday, November 4th “Mammal Mania”
Learn about different traits that make mammals unique, create your own mammal track, and explore the different habitats they call home.
⭐Monday, November 24th “Space Explorers”
Ignite your learner’s curiosity about space through this fun hands-on program to learn about planets, stars, and the mysteries of space!
🦖Tuesday, November 25th “Dino-mite Adventures”
Dive into the world of the incredible creatures that once roamed Earth by digging for your own fossil, creating a dino track, and making a 3D dino to take home!
❄️Monday, December 22nd “Flurry of Fun!”
Explore the ways that our Garden’s plants and animals survive in the cold winter weather!
🎨Monday, December 29th “Sprouting Artists”
Connect with the natural world by exploring different artistic styles and techniques that make nature come to life!
*For more information or questions please call us at 208-275-8610*
--> If you are a Garden Member, please click the Sign in/Register link at the top right of your screen to receive your member rate. The discount will show up at the end of the process in checkout after you are signed in and have clicked the "Update Cart" button. Note: The member discount is reflected on the second page.
To register online use this link: Register Here
Registration closes 1 week prior to program date.
Expectations:
An IBG staff member will reach out two weeks before the camp to gather your learner’s information.
We are excited for your child to experience a STEAM Camp with IBG. Thank you for your support!
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Cancellation Policy
Day Programs 2025
• Registration for STEAM Day camp programs includes a 25-dollar non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM Day camp program, three weeks prior to the program date is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after the three week deadline, emergency funds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
Summer 2025
• Registration for camps includes a 50-dollar non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM camp with IBG, June 2, 2025, is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after June 2nd, emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
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General Accessibility Information
The distance from the admission kiosk to the classroom and the more cultivated, shaded portion of the Garden is 212 yards-long. This includes a 24 yards-long ramp that meets ADA slope requirement. There are areas of the Garden where the path material is more gravel-like, areas where the sloped path is lawn, and in those cases, we have alternative routes available that could be used. Please let us know of any accessibility concerns prior to the start of camp, contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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If you are a Garden Member, please click the Sign in/Register link at the top right of your screen to receive your member rate. The discount will show up at the end of the process in checkout after you are signed in and have clicked the "Add to Cart" button. Note: The member discount is reflected on the second page.
After checking out, you will be added to the class/workshop roster and a member of the IBG Education Team will contact you about 1 week prior to the event.
Classes & Workshops
- Refunds are not available if cancelled by the individual registrant. As we are a non-profit organization*, we are happy to assist you so that your fee can be applied toward another amazing class or workshop offered this or next season! Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions. Note: Transfers of registrations must be used within 4 months of the original class/workshop registration.
- Two weeks' notice is required to request a transfer to another class/workshop.
- No refunds for no shows.
- The Garden reserves the right to cancel any class/workshop due to low enrollment.
- Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
*The Idaho Botanical Garden is an independent non-profit organization that receives no state or local tax funding—support from program fees, special events, donations, and memberships make our work possible.
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Saturday, October 18th 10:30-11:30am
🏠Bricks & Minifigs: Family Brick Build Challenge
Up for a fun, family challenge? Bricks & Minifigs will lead an exciting engineering challenge for families! Make it a morning in the Garden and explore our spaces with your family afterwards to check out the scarecrows on display. Each child 3 years and up will receive a custom IBG mini figure at the end of the class. Participants will also receive a coupon to visit Brick & Minifig’s brainiac box in their store to continue the building fun!
Note: One registration spot is for one family (up to 6 participants 3 years and up). Cost includes Garden admission.
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Saturday, October 25th 10:00am-12:00pm
🖊Create Your Own Art Trading Cards
Join Anna Kreiger at IBG for a fun hands-on creative workshop. Anna has been an art educator for over a decade, learning and creating with adults and children alike. She believes in the potential of unplugging and connecting with nature, self, and others using art as a vehicle to free imagination and powerful production. Trading Cards are a mixed media journey of experimentation, discovery, and creation! Participants will explore the Garden for inspiration and materials to create their own mini masterpieces to keep, give away, or trade! All materials provided.
Note: This is a mix of outdoor and indoor experience in our classroom.
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Saturday, November 8th 9:30-10:30am
☕World of Specialty Coffee w/Dawson Taylor
Specialty coffee can be intimidating, especially for something designed to be consumed before you're totally awake. Many factors influence a cup of coffee's final profile, and it can be daunting to figure out which coffee to select and how to prepare coffee so it tastes great to you.
The World of Specialty Coffee can help you understand the nuances of this amazing and complex beverage. It will break down growing, processing, roasting, and brewing so you can better understand what the different terms mean. You'll taste different coffees side by side to develop your palate and discern what it is you do and don't enjoy in your cup. By the end of the class, you should have a better understanding of what information is valuable to know about the coffee you choose and feel equipped to handle the coffee aisle. As a bonus, each attendee will leave with an 8-ounce bag of single-origin coffee to brew at home and practice what they've learned.
Join us for a fun, interactive class in which you can learn everything you wanted to know about specialty coffee.
Note: The class will be held in our classroom. Participants can explore the Garden afterwards as admission is included in class registration.
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