Glow at the Gardens returns to Denver Botanic Gardens on Oct. 15-18 (Thursday through Sunday) and Oct. 21-24 (Wednesday through Saturday), from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The grounds will feature illuminated pathways, live performers and sculptures made from locally grown pumpkins.
The event is billed as Denver Botanic Garden's fall celebration, according to 9News. The gardens' event page says the displays, from jack-o'-lanterns to larger sculptures, are carved from real pumpkins grown locally.
Visitors can choose among three color-coded, one-way paths and explore them in any order, the gardens' event page notes. The gardens describe the experience as family-friendly and not very scary, while noting that some areas include spooky illusions, props and sound effects.
Tickets, Pricing and Who Needs to Buy Them
Tickets must be bought in advance; visitors cannot pay at the gate, according to the gardens. A Denverite listing gives the location as 1007 York St. and lists prices for the Oct. 16-18 weekend: admission is free for children ages 2 and under; tickets cost $27 to $29 for ages 3-15, $32 to $35 for ages 65 and older, and $34 to $37 for ages 16-64.
Advance registration is recommended, the same listing notes. The gardens require children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult on the illuminated paths.
Parking and Accessibility Notes for Visitors
The gardens offer free parking in their garage, but warn that spaces are limited and can fill quickly on event nights. Wheelchairs and strollers are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not accepted.
Getting to the York Street Gardens
RTD routes #24, serving York and Josephine streets, and #10, serving 12th Avenue, provide transit access to the gardens, according to Denver Botanic Gardens. Check RTD for current schedules.
