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Quad Cities Winter Lights

Wed, Dec 04 – Sun, Dec 08, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm View More Dates

2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

The gardens will be in winter bloom with over 250,000 glowing lights during the eighth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company at the QC Botanical Garden.

The gardens will be in winter bloom with over 250,000 glowing lights during the eighth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company.

​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 more lighted elements and nature motifs, a lighted tunnel, an additional holiday vignette, a new dancing light show performance, and lighting in the parking lot gardens.

Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night and visit the outdoor events canopy for hot drinks, cocoa and treats for purchase.

Visit the Mike Peppers Holiday activity room for free crafts to make and take for both kids and adults or plan your visit on one of our special event nights.

$11 Adults | $7 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2
*Members $9 Adults | $5 Youth 2-15

More Upcoming Dates

  • Wed, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Wed, Dec 18 – Mon, Dec 23, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thu, Dec 26 – Tue, Dec 31, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm

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