Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Inc.

We’re officially one week out from the start of Glowing Gardens! 😍 For the first year ever, we are so excited to announce that special holiday characters will be available for photo opportunities on select nights! Santa Claus will be at the show Saturdays and Sundays and additional holiday characters, such as elves and your favorite Christmas grouch, can be found around the show each night. 🎅 If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, it isn’t too late — start a new holiday tradition with us this year at Glowing Gardens! Visit the link in our bio for additional information ✨🎄 #GlowingGardensJax #jabg #jacksonvillearboretum #jacksonville #events

Looking to get further involved? We’re looking for seasonal help for our upcoming light show, Glowing Gardens. ✨ Reach out to us at info@jacksonvillearboretum.org or call us at 904-318-4342 for more information. We look forward to having you join our team!

Our Glowing Gardens mascot isn't a hummingbird for just any reason - they're a highlight of our upcoming show! 🎄 Our dedicated team has been meticulously stringing lights on each individual hummingbird sculpture, bringing these beautiful creatures to life. It takes approximately 12 hours of dedicated work to illuminate each sculpture. Every light, every wire, and every detail is carefully considered to ensure a stunning display. Want to be part of the magic? Sponsor a hummingbird! ✨ Your donation will help us continue to create unforgettable experiences. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to name your hummingbird and see its name displayed on a beautiful plaque at the light show. For more information, reach out to us at michelleb@jacksonvillearboretum.org.

Want to know what’s happening behind the scenes of our upcoming Glowing Gardens event? Check out this great article from The Florida Times-Union I Jacksonville.com featuring our Executive Director, Dana Doody, and Board President, Lindsay Starner. A huge thank you to Tom Szaroleta for taking the time to come out and learn more about our organization and this exciting event — we enjoyed speaking with you! ✨ #GlowingGardensJax https://lnkd.in/eaJJeFPz

In honor of Veteran's Day, all military veterans and active-duty service members will receive free admission to JABG (valid only today). Thank you for your service! 💙

We are thrilled to have JEA as our presenting sponsor at this year’s show! We’re so grateful for your incredible support 💚 Glowing Gardens is coming up quick — have you purchased your tickets yet?! The show starts Nov. 29 and runs on select dates through Dec. 29. To purchase, visit https://lnkd.in/epYxuBvh 🎄✨ #GlowingGardensJax

HOURS UPDATE REMINDER — As of Sunday, November 3rd, the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will be adjusting our hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please plan your visits accordingly! ✨

At JABG, we are happy to be partnering once again with Visit Jacksonville for #KidsFreeNovember! Come November 1, admission will be free for up to 2 children (under 12) per paid adult all month long 💚

JABG members, don’t forget — you receive exclusive pricing to our upcoming holiday light show, Glowing Gardens! To redeem, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eQZ2Xfiu ✨ — Select “Purchase Tickets” ✨ — Select your desired dates & times ✨ — At the top, you’ll see a link to verify your membership & redeem your discount! It’s as easy as that! For any additional questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@jacksonvillearboretum.org. Not yet a member? You can still join to receive your Glowing Gardens discount and a variety of other year round garden perks. Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/epYxuBvh! 💚

It takes many hands to make a light show GLOW! ✨ We’re looking for all the help we can get for Glowing Gardens! Whether you’re interested in setup or operations during the event, we’ve got something for you — for more information, please reach out to Noelle Burrow at noelleb@jacksonvillearboretum.org. We can’t wait to have you join our volunteer team! 🎄