ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to announce the sixth annual Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, opening November 18.
The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, featuring new, entertaining experiences. Explore the Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond, and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year. New this year, visit the Conductors’ Garden for a dancing light show featuring a live recording from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.
Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night and visit the outdoor events canopy for hot cocoa for purchase by Rozz-Tox, a Downtown Rock Island business we’re proud to partner with.
Bring the kids for free crafts to make and take or plan your visit on one of our special event nights.
Botanical Center members and FunBundle members will enjoy free admission Wednesday nights during the exhibit. Memberships can be purchased on qcgardens.com.
EXHIBIT DATES AND TIMES
November 18–December 11, Wednesday–Sunday, 5-9PM
December 14–January 1, Daily*, 5-9PM
*HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Open New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 Adults, $6 Youth 2-15, Free Under 2
QC Botanical Center Members and FunBundle Members receive $2 off admission.
Quad City Botanical Center members and FunBundle members enjoy free admission Wednesday nights throughout the exhibit duration. Members must show membership card upon entry.
Tickets available on qcgardens.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
OPENING NIGHT: EXHIBIT LIGHTING
11/18 FRI, 5:30PM LIGHTING, 5-9PM
Be amongst the first to experience this year’s light display. Guests will gather around the pond for the first lighting of the season after a short introduction of our presenting sponsor, MidAmerican Energy Company.
Regular Admission
Opening Night: Lights and Flights is a separate ticket that includes admission to the 5:30PM lighting.
OPENING NIGHT: LIGHTS AND FLIGHTS
11/18 FRIDAY, 5:30PM LIGHTING, 6-8:30PM EVENT
NEW! Join us after the lighting for the first Lights & Flights of the season, featuring Wake Brewing, our Downtown Rock Island neighbors. Wake will be serving up sample flights of their riff-infused, artistic brews. Enjoy live music by Roger Carlson and friends. Find full details on qcgardens.com.
$20 per person, $12 designated driver
SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHT
11/20 SUNDAY, 5-9PM, TIMED ENTRY EVERY 30 MINUTES
NEW! This night is designed for those who may benefit from a sensory-friendly experience, including a calmer, less crowded environment. Find full details on qcgardens.com.
Regular Admission
MEMBERS FREE ADMISSION NIGHTS
WEDNESDAYS, 11/18-1/1, 5-9PM
Members must show membership card upon entry. Advanced tickets not required.
Free for Botanical Center Members and FunBundle Members
SANTA AND THE MRS. VISIT
12/9 FRIDAY AND 12/10 SATURDAY, 5-8PM
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take your own photos. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.
Regular Admission
LIGHTS AND FLIGHTS
12/15 AND 12/29 THURSDAYS, 6-8:30PM
NEW! Experience the light display and sample locally-crafted brews from Wake Brewing, our Downtown Rock Island neighbors. Wake will be serving up sample flights of their riff-infused, artistic brews. Enjoy live music by Roger Carlson and friends. Find full details on qcgardens.com.
$20 per person, $12 designated driver
IMPACTLIFE BLOOD DRIVE
11/23 WEDNESDAY, 2-4:30PM
Donate blood at the donor bus in our parking lot on November 23 to receive two free tickets to the light exhibit plus a pair of light glasses. Schedule an appointment at bloodcenter.org or call 800-747-5401, group code 4072a. Hosted in collaboration with Visit Quad Cities.
