Glow at the Gardens returns to Denver Botanic Gardens on Oct. 15-18 (Thursday through Sunday) and Oct. 21-24 (Wednesday through Saturday), from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The grounds will feature illuminated pathways, live performers and sculptures made from locally grown pumpkins.
The event is billed as Denver Botanic Garden’s fall celebration, according to 9News. The gardens’ event page says the displays, from jack-o’-lanterns to larger sculptures, are carved from real pumpkins grown locally.
Visitors can choose among three color-coded, one-way paths and explore them in any order, the gardens’ event page notes. The gardens describe the experience as family-friendly and not very scary, while noting that some areas include spooky illusions, props and sound effects.
Tickets, Pricing and Who Needs to Buy Them
Tickets must be bought in advance; visitors cannot pay at the gate, according to the gardens. A Denverite listing gives the location as 1007 York St. and lists prices for the Oct. 16-18 weekend: admission is free for children ages 2 and under; tickets cost $27 to $29 for ages 3-15, $32 to $35 for ages 65 and older, and $34 to $37 for ages 16-64…