Lovers of the holiday season have every reason to be happy right now. It’s that time again: time for all the fun of the season to settle in and make some memories the whole family will cherish forever. What better way to indulge in winter in Indiana than by checking out a unique Christmas lights display in Indiana that even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to help but marvel at? Head to the already-spellbinding Wellfield Botanic Gardens and see it transformed into something amazing just for the holidays.
There’s something so beautiful about the Gardens when covered in snow, and the winter really tends to bring out a special wonder in just about everything.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook By day, the place is still a vibrantly alive, completely wonder-filled experience…
…but by night, it takes on a whole new life.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights is an incredible annual event in which the Wellfield Botanic Gardens is open after-hours, completely lit up by hundreds of thousands of amazing, twinkling lights.
Come experience the majesty of the Gardens all decorated in immersive light.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook The Gardens closes at 5 p.m., but no worries - on the nights the lights are on and folks are welcome to come by, the gates re-open at 5:30 p.m. and remain open until 8:30 p.m., though it’s important to note that the last admission is at 8:09 p.m.
Experience one of the most beautiful botanic gardens in Indiana in a whole new… well, light!
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook We’re not entirely sure just what it is about Christmas lights that make the entire season so brilliantly magical, but they sure do it well.
On average, it usually takes folks about one to two hours to stroll around the half-mile of pathways and paradise, so be sure to plan your arrival accordingly!
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook Should you or the little ones get hungry while you’re here, no worries - there’s a catering company offering beverages and snacks for purchase. Yum.
Nothing is better than Christmas lights in Indiana…
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook …except maybe snacks AND Christmas lights.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens/Facebook
By day, the place is still a vibrantly alive, completely wonder-filled experience…
The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights is an incredible annual event in which the Wellfield Botanic Gardens is open after-hours, completely lit up by hundreds of thousands of amazing, twinkling lights.
The Gardens closes at 5 p.m., but no worries - on the nights the lights are on and folks are welcome to come by, the gates re-open at 5:30 p.m. and remain open until 8:30 p.m., though it’s important to note that the last admission is at 8:09 p.m.
We’re not entirely sure just what it is about Christmas lights that make the entire season so brilliantly magical, but they sure do it well.
Should you or the little ones get hungry while you’re here, no worries - there’s a catering company offering beverages and snacks for purchase. Yum.
…except maybe snacks AND Christmas lights.
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Address: Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA
