Garden of Lights Holiday Event at the San Diego Botanic Garden: December 8 – 23 & 26 – 30, 2011
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After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden. Adding to the sparkle is the “Poinsettia Garden,” festively decorated with many varieties of poinsettias. The Garden of Lights will take place on December 8th – 23rd & 26th – 30th, 2011.
Live music fills the air nightly from 6-8pm. One night there will be the Peace on Earth Christmas Carolers, while another night features lively Mariachis.
Beginning on December 16th, a team of big Blond Belgian draft horses provides enjoyable wagon rides through the lower area of the Garden, the only way to see the lights in this part of the Garden at night. Don’t miss the Nutcracker exhibit, displaying a collection of over 50 Nutcrackers.
Huddle around the Lawn Garden Campfire to roast marshmallows or to make S’Mores. Of course Santa will greet young and old alike each night before Christmas from 5:30 – 8:30pm, in the brightly lit Gazebo, providing a terrific photo opportunity.
To keep you warm, there will be hot mulled wine in the Lawn House Garden, and The Coffee Hut will be open offering hot coffee and cocoa. El Pollo Loco provides healthy Mexican fare each night.
for more information, visit: www.sdbgarden.org/lights.htm
