Winter Lights
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Wed, Dec 17 – Wed, Dec 31, 2025 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
The gardens will be in winter bloom with over 315,000 glowing lights during the eighth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation at the QC Botanical Garden.
Explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year. New additions include the Culture Bright Neon Forest, an immersive neon installation, newly themed areas of the garden, more lighted nature motifs, and outdoor fire tables with s’more stations.
Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night and visit the outdoor events canopy for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase.
$11 Adults | $7 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2
*Members $9 Adults | $5 Youth 2-15
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