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, an extended tunnel of lights, Santa on select nights, and our new Snow Globe 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 or live choir. 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.

To receive your member rate:

If you are a Garden Member, be sure to click the "Login" or "Register" buttons in the top right corner of the page to receive your member benefits. This will connect you to your membership and allow a discount to take place. You won’t see your discount until you get to the checkout screen.

Apr 26, 2025 12PM - 7PM

Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712

Please note: This is a 21+ event. Valid ID required for entry.

Tickets may be purchased as single-day passes and two-day passes.

WHAT TO BRING...

• Your own cup! We know you have a steel pint glass, cup from other beer fests, or even an old coffee mug you can grab. We don’t care what kind of cup (except please no glass) – just bring one!
• A water bottle! It’s important to stay hydrated. We will have water stations around the ‘fest so you can refill. Please bring your water bottle empty and fill it at the water station when you arrive.
• A ‘70s outfit! We are keeping things groovy in honor of the first Earth Day which took place on April 22, 1970. Dress up in your finest ‘70s attire and get ready to get funky.
• An alternative transportation plan! Ride your bike, walk, run, scooter, or ride a bus to Shade City and raise a glass to reducing your carbon footprint.
• Respect for The Garden! Please do not walk in any garden beds or plant areas in the Garden. There are sleeping plants that we don't want to trample. Stay on the paths.

WHAT NOT TO BRING...

• A chair. We will have seating available or you can find a nice grassy spot to rest. There is limited space in the Garden, so plan on sharing some elbow room with your neighbors!
• Children or dogs. We love your kiddos and your pups, but this particular party is for humans over 21 years old (this applies to infants as well). Only service animals are allowed.
• A cooler or outside food or drinks. We are going to have tons of beverages for you to enjoy! Beer, cider, NA beverages, and a variety of food will be available for purchase, so no need to bring any with you.
• Weapons of any kind. There are no weapons permitted in the Idaho Botanical Garden. Leave them at home!

A BREWFEST WITH A GREEN HEART

Our goal is to employ zero and low-waste tactics at every turn for Shade City. Here are some of the ways we are reducing waste:

• Patrons will bring their own cups! We are not having cups made for this event. There will be used/donated cups available to purchase should someone forget a cup.
• Food vendors will use reusable flatware and plates.
• There will be a dishwashing station for cleaning plates for reuse managed by our friends at Roots Zero Waste Market.
• Brigade Screenprinting will be on site to print your Shade City merch as you order it to eliminate excess merchandise.
• Promotional event posters will be printed on the back of old posters or on recycled paper.
• We will provide as many alternative transportation options as we can including bus routes, bike parking, and more.​

*Ticket refunds or exchanges will not be permitted*

Out of school day STEAM Programs

with IBG for K - 3rd Graders:

11/25/24      🔍 Dirt Day!

11/26/24      🎨 Art Adventures

12/26/24    🐟 Water Safari

12/27/24     🐾 Animal Buddies

1/2/25           💧 Water Wonders

1/3/25         🌷 Plant Investigations

--> 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 day camp with IBG. Thank you for your support!

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Cancellation Policy

Registration for day camps includes a 25-dollar non-refundable deposit to the Garden. Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for STEAM day camp with IBG, three weeks prior to the program date is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency.

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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