The tradition continues as FNBO, Westlake Ace Hardware, and Sarin Energy Solutions present the
21st Annual Luminary Walk
Gift Giving Idea: Amaryllis A favorite for gardeners and non-gardeners alike, and is especially nice for mailing out of town. You can purchase a boxed kit, which provides bulb, planting medium, container and instructions. Easy enough for a child to assemble. Then watch it grow. Or, chose an amaryllis planted and already in bloom.
Kick-off the holiday season with a family walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
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uring the three weekends following Thanksgiving, take a stroll along the lit pathways to see intricate Gnome and Fairy Villages, serene winter woods by candlelight, and the colorful Children’s Garden. Enjoy musical performances in four different locations and a horse-drawn wagon ride through the forest, while the quiet woods are lit with candles lining the walkways. The gardens are bright with color. Trees, buildings, and bridges are all part of the show, with thousands of lights aglow. For a quieter “Date Night” experience, a Candlelight Stroll will be held Thursday, December 3rd. The Luminary Walk is the major fundraiser for the Friends of the Arboretum (FOTA). All proceeds benefit the Arboretum. For the Safety of All • All tickets are date and time-specific. • The number of tickets sold for entry within half-hour timeframes is limited, allowing for social distancing between families. • Expanded operating hours - 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. (1½ hours longer than previous years). • To keep Santa safe, he will not be with us this year. • The visitor center will not be open for refreshments. • To operate with fewer volunteers, trains in the train garden will not be running, and portions of the candlelit path will be switched to electric lights. To protect all guests, as well as our volunteers, masks are required. Schedule 4:30 – 10:00 each night (Last admittance is 9:00.) Friday, November 27, 2020 Saturday, November 28, 2020 Friday, December 4, 2020 Saturday, December 5, 2020 Friday, December 11, 2020 Saturday, December 12, 2020 $14.00 per person; free for age 5 and under $2.00 discount for members of Friends of the Arboretum when purchased online with promo code. Free Parking No Pets
Ticket purchase, refund and exchange policy, and cancellation due to weather details are found at https://artsandrec-op.org/arboretum/ luminary-walk/. Also found here is further information on the Candlelight Stroll on Thursday, December 3rd.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park KS 66013
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