Event Venue
1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL
GPS: 42.2823004, -89.07075799411669
Celebrate the end of summer with Glow in the Garden at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens – there’s something for everyone! Purchase a floating lantern to personalize and release into the Eclipse Lagoon, run a unique glowing 5k along the Rock River, and enjoy family fun throughout the gardens. Veedubs will be on hand for a cash bar and a variety of food trucks will be on-site. Entry to the event is free. Fees apply for lanterns, glow merch, 5k, and food trucks.
6-9 pm: Glow in the Garden Lagoon Lanterns
$5 per lantern; pre-purchase here: https://nicholasconservatory.com/glow-in-the-garden
Lanterns are also sold the night of the event while supplies last!
6-9pm pm: Glowing family activities in the outdoor gardens. FREE!
7 pm: Glow in the Garden 200-meter Kids Fun Run – FREE!
7:30 pm: Glow in the Garden 5k Run/Walk
Includes t-shirt, NCG admission ticket,
and beverage ticket. Register here: https://nicholasconservatory.com/glow-in-the-garden
Early registration (through 8/18)………………….$30
Regular registration (through 9/19) ……………..$35
Day-Of Registration (9/20) …………………………$40
Ages 12 and under ……………………………………$20