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Celebrate the New Year in style at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s “New Year’s Eve: A Garden Affair”

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (December 17, 2024) – Ring in 2025 with elegance and charm at New Year’s Eve: A Garden Affair, hosted by Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This enchanting evening invites guests to bid farewell to 2024 in the stunning ambiance of the Garden’s Grand Hall and the illuminated beauty of the surrounding gardens along Little Smith Lake. Read more…

Galaxy of Lights contender for USA TODAY’s 10Best Botanical Holiday Light Show list

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (November 4, 2024) – After being ranked this year as the #6 Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) is once again nominated for another prestigious travel award. HBG’s Galaxy of Lights is a contender for the 10Best Botanical Holiday Light Show list. Galaxy of Lights was voted the #2 best Botanical Holiday Light Show in 2023. Read more…

Registration open for Galaxy of Lights 5K Race and 3K Fun Run

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 4, 2024) – Runners of all ages are invited to register for a unique race experience through a wonderland of holiday lights! Registration is open for Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights 5k Race and 3K Fun Run, taking place on December 2 and 3, respectively. Read more…

Huntsville Botanical Garden offers free admission October 6

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 2, 2024) – On Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites all garden lovers, plant aficionados, nature enthusiasts, and curious visitors to enjoy free Garden admission. With cooler temperatures, Scarecrow Trail, a variety of events and programs on the Festifall calendar, and Galaxy of Lights right around the corner, there is no better time to enjoy a day at the Garden.

Galaxy of Lights kicks off holiday season at Huntsville Botanical Garden

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 1, 2024) – Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual holiday light experience, Galaxy of Lights, returns for its 29th season on November 15 and runs through December 31.

Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Festifall returns with vibrant experiences and natural delights

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 15, 2024) – School is back in session and fall is right around the corner, which means it is time to mark your calendars and save the dates for all of the amazing events coming to Huntsville Botanical Garden in celebration of all things fall! Read about the various events and programs below, and be sure to check the website for details, ticket prices and registration.

‘Dating in the wild’ comes to Huntsville Botanical Garden at Spins & Sips: Singles Mixer & Dance

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 9, 2024) – Are you single and wanting to mingle? Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites single adults to an evening of connection, fun, and dancing at the Spins & Sips: Singles Mixer & Dance. This lively event will take place in the Garden’s Isenberg Grand Hall, providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable night of mingling and movement on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

Registration open for new Garden Sprouts Pre-K program at Huntsville Botanical Garden

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 18, 2024) – Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) is offering a new and unique learning experience for 4- and 5-year-olds as it launches its new Garden Sprouts Pre-K program. Registration is open now for the fall semester which will start Sept. 4, 2024 and will go through Dec. 20, 2024.

Soak up the fun at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Splash ‘N Play event

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 27, 2024) – Get ready to make a splash at Splash N’ Play – the ultimate kids’ water event happening on Sat., July 13, at the Grisham Pavilion at Huntsville Botanical Garden! Grab the sunscreen and bring the whole family to beat the heat during an afternoon of wet fun at the Garden.

Regency Era-themed mystery dinner joins Garden’s summer event line-up

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 13, 2024) – Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites guests to step back in time to the elegant world of Regency England at an enchanting murder mystery dinner and interactive show. The Regency Whodunit Mystery Dinner is an evening of intrigue, delight, and delectable fare that is set amidst the backdrop of a royal scandal in the Garden’s Arbor on June 29 at 6 p.m.