Experience Heathcote Botanical Gardens in a whole new light at the 8th Annual Heathcote “Garden of Lights,” a holiday experience to delight visitors of all ages. The Illumination festival returns on November 25th, bigger and better than ever. Over 14,000 visitors last year enjoyed whimsical, colorful light displays throughout the five-acre gardens. Refreshments, entertainment, Heathcote the Bear and special appearances with Santa are part of the holiday fun.

Garden of Lights visitors will enjoy enchanted gardens that feature favorite light displays from last year, as well as new additions to dazzle audiences. A sparkling blue river and water feature forms the centerpiece of the Garden, along with a kaleidoscope of colorful flower beds, potting benches, vegetables, a vineyard pathway and more to amaze guests at every turn.

Festivities kick off on Thanksgiving weekend, November 25th and 26th, and runs Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., through the end of December. Holiday hours are Thursday 12/22 & Friday 12/23 and Thursday 12/29 & Friday 12/30. The Gardens are closed 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for members, $3 for children ages 6 – 12, and free for children under age 6. Advance tickets can be purchased online now at www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org The Gardens are located at 210 Savannah Road off Indian River Drive, in Fort Pierce.