ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 3, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center invites guests to Pay What You Want to visit Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, January 6-8, 2022.

Guests pay any admission price to experience the lighted exhibit. Pay What You Want admission offered as walk-up only, no advanced tickets required.

We know this time of year can put a strain on both time and financial resources. By extending exhibit dates and giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience the garden’s one-of-a-kind light display.

The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, showcasing our largest light display yet. Explore the Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit as you experience our largest event of the year.

Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night, and warm up in the tropical Sun Garden, featuring a 14-foot waterfall. Pick up a winter-themed scavenger hunt and visit the craft room for free crafts to make and take.

PAY WHAT YOU WANT DATES AND TIMES

January 6-8, 5-8PM

LOCATION

Quad City Botanical Center

2525 4th Avenue

Rock Island, IL 61201

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