Friends of the Garden

Gardens Aglow 2025
2025-11-28 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-30 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) and 11 more dates | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Stroll through a dazzling winter wonderland at the 7th Annual Gardens Aglow, with more than 225,000 festive lights accenting unique Japanese structures and landscaping. Cozy up to a fire pit with hot beverages and treats, available for purchase from local food vendors

Select Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025 (Full calendar online) 5-8:30 p.m.

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden within the Springfield Botanical Gardens in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO).

ADMISSION:• Presale Tickets: $6/Adult; $4/Ages 3-12 yrs. (Purchase online at FriendsoftheGarden.org/aglow starting Fri., Oct. 31)• At the Gate: $8/Adult; $5/Ages 3-12 yrs.• FREE for FOG and SSCA members, and ages 2 yrs. and under.

Presented by the Friends Of The Garden and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Sponsored by Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten, All About Trees and LeafFilter Gutter Protection.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden sponsored by Simmons Bank.

Special Thanks to: Gray/Campbell Farmstead and Springfield Sister Cities Association

Sip & Stroll at Gardens Aglow 2025
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Don’t miss out on this exclusive, ages 21 yrs. and up ONLY evening. Sip & Stroll at Gardens Aglow 2025 on Thurs., Dec. 4, 5-8:30 p.m. in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens

SOLD OUT!

$30/Ticket. Includes complimentary individual charcuterie boxes, hot cocoa and cider Beer and wine available for purchase (cash or card, ID required)

Proceeds benefit next year’s Gardens Aglow event. Please note: For food safety, no dogs or other pets allowed at this special evening. Leashed animals are welcome on other Gardens Aglow dates. Thank you for understanding!

Garden Story Time
2025-12-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. Held on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages
Time: 10-10:30 a.m.
Fee: Free

Galentine's Craft Night & Charcuterie
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ladies, grab your girlfriends for an adult craft night. Create a watercolor painting with Soda Pop Paint by Ink and enjoy a delicious charcuterie board! Beer and wine available for purchase. $40/person, 21 years and over. Fee covers food and art supplies.
Only 48 spots available.
Registration is online only.
Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

Annual Lily Bulb Sale
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
The Ozark Regional Lily Society will host the Annual Lily Bulb Sale 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the Atrium of the Springfield Greene County Botanical Center.

There is no cost to attend and there will be 18 varieties of bulbs, The cost of each bulb will be between $3.00 and $8.00.
