All Aglow
Sat, Nov 28 – Mon, Jan 11, 2027
1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107
The outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory are filled with sparkling holiday lights.
The outdoor display features familiar favorites, light-wrapped trees and shrubs, as well as new surprises to discover.
View elegant, illuminated stars and 50 jumbo lighted candy canes, all hand-made by Conservatory staff. All in all, the outdoor grounds will have 300,000 lights, including many “glistening” lights, adding extra sparkle to the displays.
Lights are on dusk to dawn. Park closes at 10:00 pm.
This is a free event.
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Wed: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Thu: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Fri: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Sat: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Sun: 10:00am – 3:00pm
The outdoor gardens are open with free admission. Donations are appreciated - look for purple donation poles
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