Glow in the Garden

Family activities

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Enjoy fun activities for FREE throughout the gardens.

Glow in the Garden Lagoon Lanterns

6:00 - 9:00 pm

$5 per lantern, can be purchased at the event while supplies last, or pre-purchased online.

100-meter Kids Fun Run

7:00 pm

No registration needed, simply show up! Look for the glowing pillars south of the Nicholas Conservatory on the Rock River Recreation Path.

5k Run/Walk

7:30 pm

Includes t-shirt, Nicholas Conservatory admission ticket (one), and beverage ticket (one)

Starts by Rockmen Guardians

Registration

$30 early registration (through 8/17/25)

$35 regular registration (8/18/25-9/18/25; in-person registration only on 9/18/25)

$40 day-of registration (in-person only 9/19/25, 6–7 pm)

$20 ages 12 and under