Gardens Aglow | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Stroll through a glowing winter wonderland at Gardens Aglow, when the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens is lit with more than 225,000 festive lights accenting its bridges, lanterns and landscaping. The half mile winding path makes for an easy, magical evening walk with the whole family.

Gardens Aglow is open 5 to 8:30 p.m. (last entry 8:15 p.m.) on these nights: November 27 to 29, December 4 to 6, December 11 to 13, every night December 16 to 23, and December 26 to 27, 2026. It is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Grown ups can book the 21 and up Sip & Stroll on Thursday, December 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. for $35.

Find it at 2400 S. Scenic Avenue in Springfield. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids 3 to 12 when you buy ahead, or $8 and $6 at the gate. Pets are welcome on leash. Buy tickets on the Friends of the Garden website.