Family Night at Illuminate

Friday, December 12, 2025 

Celebrate the holiday season with family at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s glowing winter light trail, Illuminate. This unique evening experience showcases mesmerizing, handcrafted lanterns throughout our beautiful Garden. This night only, enjoy interactive holiday-themed stations led by education staff on Greehey Lawn at the end of the light trail. Some of these age-inclusive activities include creating homemade cider sachets, native plant Illuminate scavenger hunt, nature ornaments and more! Activities will be available on the lawn between 6pm – 9pm.

Fee: Included with the purchase of an Illuminate 2025 ticket.

Parking: Rideshare and drop-off highly encouraged. Free, overflow parking available on Old Austin Rd. (.8 mile walk to entrance) $20 first come, first serve parking available for pre-purchase ONLINE ONLY, not included with Illuminate ticket.