Upcoming Events at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Mon Nov 21, 4:00 PM - Mon Nov 21, 4:30 PM
1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228
Community: The River District
Description
One of the region's most popular events! Tickets available online ONLY with timed arrivals. FLEX ticket options. Don't miss the biggest Christmas in Richmond, VA. Grab your tickets for the best events in town plus one of the best things do for Christmas
Event Details
These are VALUE TICKETS for Nov. 21, 2022-Dec. 15, 2022.
$17 Adult
$8 Youth
$27 FLEX Adult (see FLEX details below*)
$18 FLEX Youth (see FLEX details below*)
Children under age 3 do not need a ticket.
Group Tickets are available here as well; $17 per person.
Looking for tickets for Dec. 16-Jan. 1? Visit PEAK NIGHTS.
Looking for tickets for Jan. 2-8? Visit BONUS NIGHTS.
Museums for All guests, please visit Museums for All (Nov. 21-Dec. 15) or Museums for All (Dec. 16-Jan. 8).
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, Nov. 21, 2022-Jan. 8, 2023. Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Proceeds benefit the Garden.
TICKETS
Tickets are available online ONLY (no walk-ups). Each half-hour has a limited number of tickets available.
*FLEX Tickets allow a one-time transfer of your ticket to another date and/or time. Rebooking is subject to availability. FLEX tickets cannot be used to reschedule on nights that are already sold out. Certain restrictions apply**.
If you have a FLEX ticket, you can contact the Garden at flex@lewisginter.org for ticket transfers. Non-FLEX Tickets cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.
ARRIVAL
Arrive at the time on your ticket or up to 30 minutes after that time. Example: if your ticket says 4 p.m., arrival time is between 4-4:30 p.m.
Please have your tickets with QR code showing (either on your smartphone or printed) and ready for scanning.
Please carpool if you can. We do not have an indoor space for meet-ups and parking is limited.
LIGHTS, DISPLAYS & MORE
This year's theme is "Seeds of Light."
Part of the magic of winter nights is how a twinkle of light can transform the darkness. In the natural world, seeds hold a similar mystical power. So tiny, yet so mighty, seeds are the “spark of life” containing the secrets of a never-ending creation. Through the sparkle of more than a half-million lights, imaginative displays, and memorable experiences, GardenFest takes inspiration from seeds and fruits to reveal an interconnected world of incredible diversity, amazing strategies, and enduring beauty.
Millions of lights line garden paths and twinkle in trees under the night sky. This is a walk-through experience designed so you and your loved ones and friends can relax, have fun and make special memories in a magical outdoor setting.
A 20-foot-tall, cut, live tree in the Conservatory. Decked out in a botanical theme, this tree promises to be a favorite photo opportunity.
Model trains return to the Kelly Education Center
Trees decorated by Henrico County Public Schools students brighten the Lora Robins Library; botanical decorations also grace the cozy Library Reading Room.
The Kelleher Warming Fire in the Children’s Garden is a great spot to warm up, drink hot chocolate, and roast s’mores (available for purchase at the nearby Carriage House).
The Garden Shop is known as one of the best gift shops around and is full of great holiday gift ideas. Treat yourself or shop for presents for the special people on your list.
SPECIAL NIGHTS
Free Member Nights: Jan. 2-8, 2023: Admission is free for members on these evenings.
GardenFest for Fidos Nights: Leashed dogs allowed on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022; Monday, Dec. 5, 2022; and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
Live Music on select Thursday nights; visit bit.ly/GardenFEST to learn more.
FOOD & DRINK
The Restaurant at Lewis Ginter (Garden Cafe) has sit-down dining; the Jingle Bar and Grill (Tea House) has "grab and go" casual fare and a bar.
The Restaurant at Lewis Ginter (location: Garden Cafe)
Nov. 25-Dec. 18: Thursdays-Sundays only
Dec. 19-Jan. 1: Nightly
Open 5-8:30 p.m.; last reservation at 8:30 p.m.
Festive holiday dinners. Reservations highly recommended and are online only through OpenTable.
*When making a reservation, please make sure that you book your Garden Fest ticket before choosing a time for dining.
Jingle Bar & Grill (location: Tea House)
Nov. 21-Jan. 8; 4:30-9 p.m.
Grab and go items such sandwiches, soups, salads and snacks. Drinks include sodas and water, plus adult beverages. The space includes tables for first-come, first-served seating, and items are packaged so that you may enjoy them as you walk through the lights.
Espresso-A-Go-Go: hot drinks, s’mores kits, and snacks available for purchase in the Children’s Garden Carriage House (near the Kelleher Warming Fire).
Jingle Bar (location: Cochrane Rose Garden; subject to weather)
Dec. 16, 17, 21-23, 26-31; 5-9 p.m.
Adult beverages and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks for purchase in the Cochrane Rose Garden.
Guests MUST have purchased a FLEX ticket in order to transfer their tickets
Same day ticket transfers will only be completed up to 4 p.m. All other ticket transfers will be completed within 48 hours.
Guests will not be refunded the difference if they select a lower-priced ticket
Guests switching from a VALUE/BONUS night to a PEAK night will be required to pay the difference for upgrading to a FLEX PEAK ticket. (ie: Guests cannot switch from a FLEX VALUE/BONUS NIGHT ADULT ticket to a PEAK GENERAL ADULT ticket.)
$17 Adult
$8 Youth
$27 FLEX Adult (see FLEX details below*)
$18 FLEX Youth (see FLEX details below*)
Children under age 3 do not need a ticket.
Group Tickets are available here as well; $17 per person.
Looking for tickets for Dec. 16-Jan. 1? Visit PEAK NIGHTS.
Looking for tickets for Jan. 2-8? Visit BONUS NIGHTS.
Museums for All guests, please visit Museums for All (Nov. 21-Dec. 15) or Museums for All (Dec. 16-Jan. 8).
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, Nov. 21, 2022-Jan. 8, 2023. Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Proceeds benefit the Garden.
TICKETS
Tickets are available online ONLY (no walk-ups). Each half-hour has a limited number of tickets available.
*FLEX Tickets allow a one-time transfer of your ticket to another date and/or time. Rebooking is subject to availability. FLEX tickets cannot be used to reschedule on nights that are already sold out. Certain restrictions apply**.
If you have a FLEX ticket, you can contact the Garden at flex@lewisginter.org for ticket transfers. Non-FLEX Tickets cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.
ARRIVAL
Arrive at the time on your ticket or up to 30 minutes after that time. Example: if your ticket says 4 p.m., arrival time is between 4-4:30 p.m.
Please have your tickets with QR code showing (either on your smartphone or printed) and ready for scanning.
Please carpool if you can. We do not have an indoor space for meet-ups and parking is limited.
LIGHTS, DISPLAYS & MORE
This year's theme is "Seeds of Light."
Part of the magic of winter nights is how a twinkle of light can transform the darkness. In the natural world, seeds hold a similar mystical power. So tiny, yet so mighty, seeds are the “spark of life” containing the secrets of a never-ending creation. Through the sparkle of more than a half-million lights, imaginative displays, and memorable experiences, GardenFest takes inspiration from seeds and fruits to reveal an interconnected world of incredible diversity, amazing strategies, and enduring beauty.
Millions of lights line garden paths and twinkle in trees under the night sky. This is a walk-through experience designed so you and your loved ones and friends can relax, have fun and make special memories in a magical outdoor setting.
A 20-foot-tall, cut, live tree in the Conservatory. Decked out in a botanical theme, this tree promises to be a favorite photo opportunity.
Model trains return to the Kelly Education Center
Trees decorated by Henrico County Public Schools students brighten the Lora Robins Library; botanical decorations also grace the cozy Library Reading Room.
The Kelleher Warming Fire in the Children’s Garden is a great spot to warm up, drink hot chocolate, and roast s’mores (available for purchase at the nearby Carriage House).
The Garden Shop is known as one of the best gift shops around and is full of great holiday gift ideas. Treat yourself or shop for presents for the special people on your list.
SPECIAL NIGHTS
Free Member Nights: Jan. 2-8, 2023: Admission is free for members on these evenings.
GardenFest for Fidos Nights: Leashed dogs allowed on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022; Monday, Dec. 5, 2022; and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
Live Music on select Thursday nights; visit bit.ly/GardenFEST to learn more.
FOOD & DRINK
The Restaurant at Lewis Ginter (Garden Cafe) has sit-down dining; the Jingle Bar and Grill (Tea House) has "grab and go" casual fare and a bar.
The Restaurant at Lewis Ginter (location: Garden Cafe)
Nov. 25-Dec. 18: Thursdays-Sundays only
Dec. 19-Jan. 1: Nightly
Open 5-8:30 p.m.; last reservation at 8:30 p.m.
Festive holiday dinners. Reservations highly recommended and are online only through OpenTable.
*When making a reservation, please make sure that you book your Garden Fest ticket before choosing a time for dining.
Jingle Bar & Grill (location: Tea House)
Nov. 21-Jan. 8; 4:30-9 p.m.
Grab and go items such sandwiches, soups, salads and snacks. Drinks include sodas and water, plus adult beverages. The space includes tables for first-come, first-served seating, and items are packaged so that you may enjoy them as you walk through the lights.
Espresso-A-Go-Go: hot drinks, s’mores kits, and snacks available for purchase in the Children’s Garden Carriage House (near the Kelleher Warming Fire).
Jingle Bar (location: Cochrane Rose Garden; subject to weather)
Dec. 16, 17, 21-23, 26-31; 5-9 p.m.
Adult beverages and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks for purchase in the Cochrane Rose Garden.
Guests MUST have purchased a FLEX ticket in order to transfer their tickets
Same day ticket transfers will only be completed up to 4 p.m. All other ticket transfers will be completed within 48 hours.
Guests will not be refunded the difference if they select a lower-priced ticket
Guests switching from a VALUE/BONUS night to a PEAK night will be required to pay the difference for upgrading to a FLEX PEAK ticket. (ie: Guests cannot switch from a FLEX VALUE/BONUS NIGHT ADULT ticket to a PEAK GENERAL ADULT ticket.)
