Attractions
(All attractions are included in your ticket price)
Candlelit pathways with live music floating through the woods
Live musical entertainment stationed throughout the gardens
Photos with Santa 5:00-8:30pm (traditional Luminary Walk nights only)
Gnome and Fairy Houses along the Mystical Loop
Holiday Trains running in the Train Garden 5:00-8:45pm (Luminary Walk and Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll nights)
Free Louisburg Cider Mill apple cider, hosted by Boy Scout Troops 222 & 91 (Luminary Walk and Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll nights)
Family selfie photo-op spots for great holiday pictures
Lighted pathways and displays
please note: Electric Glow weeknights are a limited, electric-lights-only experience that does not include Santa, candlelit woods, musicians, free cider, nor trains running in the train garden.
Ticket Information / Exchanges
Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are exchangeable - based on availability. Here's what you need to know before purchasing:
- Create an account before completing the sale. There will be a prompt to do so.
- If you wish to exchange after purchasing, log into our ticketing partner's website - https://www.showclix.com/my-tickets/login.
- Follow the instructions to "swap" your tickets for another date and time of entry.
Purchase tickets online, in advance only. No tickets will be sold at the Arboretum.
$17 for Luminary Walk and Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll (18+) and $12 for Electric Glow. No charge for children age 5 and under, although a free ticket must be “purchased” to reserve an entry slot. No children’s tickets will be available for the Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll.
Tickets are date-specific and sold in half-hour entry time frames.
You must enter during the half-hour period following the time on your ticket. (Purchase a 7:00 ticket for entry any time between 7:00 and 7:30, for example.)
No entries allowed after 8:00pm; lights start going out at 9:00pm.
In the event of a cancellation due to severe weather conditions, tickets may be exchanged for any other date based upon availability. Please review the weather cancellation policy below.
Tickets will not be refunded for inclement weather, including but not limited to snow, wind, rain, or cold temperatures. Tickets will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or unused.
All proceeds benefit Friends of the Arboretum.
For customer service support help regarding your tickets, please visit the ShowClix support site for a robust list of FAQ information and contact options.
Weather Policy
The Luminary Walk is an outdoor event held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Please review our full Ticketing, Weather, Cancellation, and Refund Policies here.
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How Much Time Does the Walk Require?
The entire Luminary Walk is about 1.5 miles long through the woods and gardens, although there are a few options to make it shorter. Some people enjoy it at a brisk pace, others stop at each display, enjoy the quiet spots, warm up at one of the many fire pits, and enjoy the performances of various entertainers. If you rush, you’ll miss a lot, so at a comfortable pace, and allowing time to enjoy it all, we recommend giving yourself between 1 hour and 90 minutes for the Walk. For Electric Glow weeknights, the experience is much more limited without the crowds and extras.
Preparing for the Walk
The Walk route follows the sidewalks of the Arboretum through the gardens and the woods, with some uphill climbs and downhill slopes. The length is about 1.5 miles, although you can shorten it to just under a mile by skipping the scenic loops. Warm walking shoes are a must and we highly recommend all-weather boots if there is snow on the ground.
Preparing for the Weather
The entire walk is outdoors, through the woods and the gardens. Dress appropriately for the temperature and for walking, keeping in mind that it gets much colder when the sun goes down. A hat and gloves are highly recommended.
Inclement Weather Cancellation: Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, we will exchange those tickets for any other date that has availability. Please review our Weather Cancellation Policy for more details.
Accessibility
This event is accessible and wheelchair friendly. We make every effort to be as inclusive as possible. The vendor/attraction tents are near the sidewalks and within reach. Our sidewalk grade is well under the maximum deemed by the ADA. We also have wheelchair-friendly restrooms available.
Will there be food and drinks available?
Complimentary hot cider will be provided by Louisburg Cider Mill and hosted by Boy Scout Troops 222 & 91 on traditional Luminary Walk Fridays and Saturdays, as well as the Thursday Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll nights. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase at each event, including Electric Glow weeknights. Please, no outside food and drink allowed.
Parking
The Luminary Walk is a popular event, so plan for extra time to park and walk to the entrances. Two entrances will be open from 179th Street - the West Gate going to LongHouse and the East Gate at the Main Arboretum Entrance. Parking is free. Parking onsite is limited, when lots are full, drivers will be directed to offsite parking and shuttles will be provided at nearby Wolf Spring Elementary School. If you need handicap parking, simply let the parking attendants see your parking placard.
Are there any discounts?
Friends of the Arboretum Members get $2 OFF tickets to any of the three experiences - Luminary Walk, Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll, and Electric Glow. Coupon codes can be found in the original confirmation email upon signing up for your Membership and have been emailed in the regular monthly e-newsletters. Missing your code? Email us with your full name, the event name, and membership information at fota@artsandrec-op.org to verify your membership and request the code.
Pets
Sorry, no pets allowed, please leave them at home. Even on normal days at the Arboretum, dogs are not allowed on the paths that the Luminary Walk will follow, so we ask that you do not bring them for this event. With the exception of service animals.
Details
Join us select nights November 25 - December 30
Luminary Walk: Nov 29, 30; Dec 6, 7, 13, 14
Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll (18+): Dec 5, 12, 19
Electric Glow: Nov 25, 26, 27; Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30
5:00-9:00pm, with final entry at 8:00pm
Tickets from $12-17
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park, KS 66013