November 29, 2023. Vol. 31. No. 27. RockRiverTimes.com.
Anderson Japanese Gardens Illuminated Wintertime Lights opens: Anderson Japanese Gardens Illuminated, a lighted Garden experience, will return to the Gardens for its third year this winter. Illuminated opens November 30 with 23 public dates through December 30, 2023. The event features dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopies of the Gardens. The wintertime lights, new breakout features, and on-site dining options create an immersive experience for guests of all ages. Guests may explore the lighted Garden and enjoy hot chocolate and coffee from Rockford Roasting Company, outdoor firepit areas, and nightly food trucks, including Woodfire Pizza. Choir and band groups from area public and private schools will perform in the Anderson Gardens Guest House Circle on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests are also invited to dine with a view of the lights from the Visitor Center dining room after ordering from the onsite food venders. Anderson Gardens welcomed close to 7,000 visitors to the Illuminated magic of the gardens in 2022. The continued growth of Illuminated is made possible with the support of new and returning sponsors, including Woodward, Plante Moran, Associated Bank, and Savant. (Photo courtesy Anderson Japanese Gardens) Event Details Opening Day: November 30; November 30 – December 10: open Thursday through Sunday; December 14 – December 30: open daily 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last entry 7:45); Closed December 24 and December 25 Location: 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 Admission: Free for children five and under, $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, $11 for students and military, free for Premium Gardens Members, $8 for Basic Garden Members See andersongardens.org/illuminated/ for a complete schedule of school performances and food truck vendors, as well as weather-related closures. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
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