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2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

Ring in the holidays and the winter season with over 160,000 shimmering lights throughout the outdoor gardens of the Quad City Botanical Center.

Celebrate the winter season and the holidays with the Quad City Botanical Center's annual Winter Nights Winter Lights display.  The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, showcasing their largest light display yet.  Explore the indoor Sun Garden and the outdoor Children’s Garden, lawns, pond, and pocket gardens for this amazing light exhibit. Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended at qcgardens.com.

Visit the white outdoor events canopy for hot cocoa and treats by Taste Buds.

The display will be open on New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day. The display will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 

Admission:  $8 adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Free under 2

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