Blossom Of Lights at Monk Botanical Gardens
September 18 through October 26
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesdays through Saturdays
We’re excited to continue the success of Wausau’s first-ever walking light show! This immersive experience for all ages will delight with a botanical-inspired sea of special visual effects. Stroll through the myriad of dramatic, artistic lights and light sculptures gracing the various spaces around 10 acres of the Gardens. For more information visit MonkGardens.Org
Blossom of Lights
Join Scarecrows On Parade and Vote For Your Favorite!
We’re creating a grove of Gardens guardians in the Kitchen Garden, and you can help by building your own special scarecrow. Be as creative as you dare—ruffles, flannel, crazy hats, ball gowns, sports regalia—you’re in charge! Families, friends, businesses, organizations, schools—everyone can put their creations on parade for fun, prizes, and bragging rights all year long! Attendees will vote using a QR code, which will be available on each entry’s sign.
Check out the special event evenings for 2024!
Details may change as the dates approach, check for the most accurate special event evening details!
September 21 – Sip & Stroll (21+ and special ticket required; plan accordingly)
September 27 & 28 – Music Nights
27th: Ukulele Group
28th: Parker Quinn Siems
October 2 -Pet Night
Bring your friendly, leashed pet to enjoy the lights with you! Dress them up in their own lighted or glowing outfit to match the occasion!
October 9 – Sensory-Friendly Night
This evening is a judgement-free zone! Come experience the lights in whatever way works for you and your family/group. Feel free to wear headphones, sunglasses, take breaks along the way, use a wagon or stroller. Any moving lights will be slowed or stopped for this evening, and any music will be quieter or calmer. If you have any specific questions, please contact us!
October 11 – Kids’ Night Out
Bring the kids out to enjoy hands-on activities along the light show trail led by Children’s Imaginarium and The Wooodson Art Museum!
October 16 – S’more Fun
S’mores supplies and campfires provided throughout the walking trail to make yourself a sweet treat!
October 25 – Trick or Treating
Come in costume and trick or treat at a few stops throughout the Gardens!
Day of the Dead is returning for 2024 on Nov 1st at 5:30 pm! Find out more here!
For more information visit MonkGardens.Org