The Magical Illinois Garden That Comes Alive With Light Each Winter
There’s a magical garden in Illinois that is illuminated with light throughout the year but is most marvelous during the holidays. Enjoy a spectacular event that marries nature with light shows at this wonderful conservatory.
If you’re looking for something unique to do this year, try this fabulous showcase. Keep scrolling for more reasons why and when you should visit.
This annual event takes place in Rockford and is the holiday extravaganza of the year for this area. All Aglow takes place November 25, 2017 through January 7, 2018 at the Nicholas Conservatory.
There are also often artistic light displays for guests to view over the summer as well.
Admission is $6 for adults, if you're a resident, while seniors, veterans, and children are admitted at a lesser cost. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each magical garden is transformed into a wonderland of light that awes and inspires. All ages will marvel, eyes wide open, at the sparkling, dazzling delights.
There is also a trolley that transforms into the All Aglow Express for a fun ride around the town. Guests may pay between $14 and $18 to ride though children who can sit on a lap and are under age two are admitted for free.
A few events take place throughout this magical time. You may enjoy breakfast with Santa, musical performances, and other festive programming.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
