Sensory-Friendly Night at Illuminate

Wednesday, December 3, 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. For this night only, ticket holders who pick timed entry between 5:30pm – 7pm have the choice to enjoy the trail without sound or can bring their own headphones for an individual audio experience. The Garden is also partnering with DisabilitySA to have universal changing stations available.

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.