ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 26, 2019) — Celebrate the end of 2019 as you give 2020 an early welcome at this New Year's Eve event. The updated format for this New Year's Eve event at the Botanical Center includes a cash bar with champagne and roses available to purchase for your sweetheart. There is no RSVP required and access to the bar is included in the general admission fee.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2019) — Join us for a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of Winter Nights Winter Lights and be among the first to see the lights before the public opening. Enjoy 100,000 lights both inside and outside as you stroll our gardens and celebrate the start of the holiday season.

Enchanted evening activities:

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2019) — Your dog is welcome to spend the afternoon out with you in the gardens. The afternoon is packed with activities for your four-legged doggie friends and human two-legged companions.

Free admission Sunday, 10/13, 1-3PM with donation of dog or cat food, treats, or a toy that is not stuffed that will be distributed to local shelters.

This new event is part of our month-long programming called Pumpkin Extravaganza.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 19, 2019) — 

Not So Scary Halloween Walk for Little Ghosts and Gobblins

Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for our annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden. Search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways.