Let’s GLOW! We are excited to announce that GLOW (Garden Lights & Ocean Waters) is coming back for its sophomore year with a reimagined show that will yet again have visitors seeing the Garden in a brand-new light. 

This year’s event will include food, drinks, music, interactive exhibits and a transformative Garden featuring thousands of lights that will have you partying on the beach, drinking cocktails on the bayou and chasing waterfalls. A stunning kelp forest will take your breath away and spark your interest in the beauty of the sea.

“While we dipped our toes last year, we are ready to make a splash with GLOW this year,” says Adrienne Nakashima, the Garden’s CEO. “Our Chief Operating Officer MaryLynn Mack and our friends at California Outdoor Lighting have taken the concept of Garden Lights & Ocean Waters and created an entirely new show that is better and brighter than last year, and is sure to be a delight this holiday season.” 

GLOW will feature additional Garden collections this year, including the Lavender Garden, Koi Pond, Fuchsia Garden, and Lower Meadow, adding more areas with lights than last year’s show. And while it may not be holiday inspired, there will be themed nights to encourage festive attire and to add to the fun. Details on the themed nights are below.

As with all Garden events, our Members will enjoy discounted tickets to GLOW throughout its run, which begins November 20, 2021 and continues through January 17, 2022. Members can also purchase their tickets before the general public during the Members-only presale from October 4-17. 


GLOW Themed Nights

Mardi Gras Night
December 1, 2021
This year’s GLOW features an all new design that culminates in The Bayou. To celebrate this amazing section of the exhibit, we’re hosting a Mardi Gras Night! Come dressed up in your favorite Mardi Gras gear and ready to have some fun! 

Ugly Christmas Sweater Night
December 8, 2021
GLOW may not be holiday themed, but we can still celebrate the season. Wear your ugly Christmas sweaters or other festive attire to show your holiday spirit.

Neon Night
December 15, 2021
We’re GLOWing throughout our run, but on Neon Night, we invite you to join in! Wear neon colors or light yourself up like a neon sign for this night that celebrates our Electric Desert portion of the exhibit.

Kids’ Beach Night
January 5, 2022
The weather may not allow for a beach day right now, but with our imaginations, we can have a beach night! This kid-centric night will encourage kids, and those young at heart, to come experience GLOW.

Garden Lights and Ocean Waters Conservation Night
January 12, 2022
GLOW is unique in that we focus our exhibit on water. Our plants take water to survive, and so do we! We’ll be partnering with an ocean conservation organization to be announced soon.

The Garden has remained open to serve the community by being a place to encourage wellness and health through nature and open space. Please help keep us open for years to come by considering a gift to the Garden. You can do so here.