Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Goes Aglow for this Solstice Event

The shortest day of the year calls for a celebration. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks stays open after dark for Winter Glow, a solstice celebration with illuminated pathways, fire dancing performances, and hot cocoa to keep you warm.

THE DEETS

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville
🎟️ Free admission for children 3 and younger. Ticket prices increase day-of event.
🔗 More info and Ticket

Light Up Your Night

Trees wrapped in sparkling lights guide you through the garden’s pathways after dark. You’ll wander through with complimentary hot cocoa in hand, browse a holiday market stocked with local vendors selling handmade crafts and seasonal finds, and snap photos at the booth or inside the snow globe bounce house.

The Botanical Garden will also have new BGO merchandise available for purchase, so you can pick up holiday gifts while you’re there.

Look up and you might spot the Winter King and Winter Queen on stilts, gliding above the crowd and spreading holiday cheer from several feet in the air.

Fire, Stars, and Everything in Between

The evening wraps up with a fire dance performance that brings heat and spectacle to the winter night. Throughout the event, you’ll find guided stargazing sessions where you can learn about the winter sky from people who know their constellations.

Winter Glow offers three hours of solstice celebration with illuminated gardens, fire performers, and a look at the winter sky. Grab your crew and head to the garden for an evening that gives you an excuse to get outside during the holidays.