GardenFest Illumination Weekend
GardenFest opening weekend is popular so you may want to arrive early (4 p.m.) and enjoy the Garden and displays prior to the evening activities. Carpooling is also encouraged.
Enjoy live music, family fun crafts, and other activities that will make your imagination soar, all weekend long!
Schedule of Events:
Friday Night
4 p.m. Doors open 
5:30 p.m. We flip the switch on a million lights in the Rose Garden!
5:30 – 10 p.m. Stroll the Garden enjoying the first glimpse of this year’s Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights!
6-8 p.m. Gypsy Roots Jazz – Lora Robins Library
6-8 p.m. Henrico Pops Chorus Carolers – Strolling throughout the Garden
6-8 p.m. Lantern making craft – (in front of the Conservatory or in the Robins Library, weather dependent)
7-9 p.m. Host of Sparrows Aerial Dance and Circus Arts Living Ornaments in Flight – Kelly Education Center Auditorium
Saturday, November 23
6-8 p.m. Kellner & Killpatrick Jazz Duo – Lora Robins Library
6-8 p.m. Henrico Pops Chorus Carolers – Strolling throughout the Garden
6-8 p.m. Lantern making craft – (in front of the Conservatory or in the Robins Library, weather dependent)
6-8 p.m. Origami folding with RVA Origami – Lora Robins Library
7-9 p.m. Circular Expressions LED Hoopers –Conservatory Lawn
Admission:
$13 adults
$11 seniors (age 55+)
$8 children (ages 3 – 12)
Free for children under age 3
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is free for Garden Members in November and January! Learn more about Garden membership, it may be your best value.
Food Drive
On select nights including Illumination Weekend, we’re partnering with Kroger Zero Hunger/Zero Waste initiative to collect nonperishable goods for our friends at Feed More. Look for two cardboard boxes for donations in the Robins Visitor Center.
Ticketed event, learn more about Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights including ticketing and planning your visit. GardenFest runs nightly 5-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 – Monday, January 6, 2020 (closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25). GardenFest is a “rain or shine” event.
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