What is Terra Luna?
In collaboration with Quixotic, Terra Luna offers a family-friendly, immersive experience through the garden paths and woods at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This multimedia walk features light displays, performers, and music along a 1/2 mile paved trail.
Attractions include lighting effects, fog, minimal path lighting, and some areas of inclines, declines, and uneven, narrow pathways. No strobe lights will be used in the experience.
Ticket Exchanges
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are exchangeable - based on availability. After completing your purchase, you will receive an email confirmation with a button labeled "Exchange Tickets"
For detailed, step-by-step instructions to swap your tickets: visit Showclix.com
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.
Tickets will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or unused.
For customer service support help regarding your tickets, please visit the ShowClix support site for a robust list of FAQ information and contact options.
Can I purchase tickets at the door?
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your spot. Time slots can sell out quickly, and same-day availability is not guaranteed.
If you arrive without tickets, QR code signage will be available in the parking lots and at the LongHouse Visitor Center entrance for onsite purchases—but please note, tickets may no longer be available by the time you arrive. To avoid disappointment and ensure entry, we advise purchasing your tickets ahead of time before making the drive to the Arboretum.
Weather Policy
Terra Luna is held weather permitting. Guest safety is our primary concern. When severe weather conditions exist, we may choose to delay or cancel the event. If the weather looks questionable, please check the header of our main event page for the most up-to-date status alert.
Text Alerts
Subscribe to receive important weather updates for Terra Luna! Text 'TERRALUNA' to 888777 for real-time updates on potential delays, cancellations, and other event-related news. You'll receive alerts directly to your phone. After the event, you're welcome to unsubscribe at any time.
In the event that Terra Luna is delayed or canceled due to severe or hazardous weather conditions, announcements will be made onsite by event staff and volunteers, and statuses updated on the text line, main event webpage, Facebook, and Instagram. Ticket holders will be informed via email with further instructions. (Be sure to check your junk, spam, and promotions folders!) Guests may be asked to evacuate the event and take shelter in their vehicles onsite.
Additional information, including any potential rainout dates, will be provided to ticket holders as necessary. Tickets are non-refundable.
Please review our full Event Policies here.
Parking & Carpooling
Parking is free. Guests will enter the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at the normal entrance gate at 8909 W. 179th Street. Parking attendants will then direct guests to onsite lots based on availability. Handicap parking is available in the main lot. Being such a popular event, ride-sharing is always a great idea! Guests may also drop their party off at the front door and then head to general parking.
How long is the Experience?
The Terra Luna experience typically takes about one hour to complete. If you have extra time before or after your scheduled walk, we invite you to enjoy food trucks and beverage stations near LongHouse Visitor Center. You’ll also find a couple of beverage stops along the trail, perfect for pausing your journey for a cocktail or refreshing drink before continuing the experience.
What is included in the VIP Fast Pass?
The $60 VIP Fast Pass includes a glow wristband and priority access, allowing you to skip the general admission line on the night of your choice.
To purchase a VIP Fast Pass, select any available time slot on your preferred date during booking. However, as a VIP guest, you may disregard the entry time on your ticket and enjoy flexible access at any point during event hours that evening.
Your glow wristband will be provided at check-in upon arrival.
Is there a special Adults Only Night?
Yes! We’re excited to offer two exclusive Adults-Only nights this year on Thursdays, September 11 and 18.
Guests must be 18 or older to attend—no exceptions. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy Terra Luna in a more relaxed, grown-up atmosphere.
Do kids get special pricing?
Yes, Terra Luna is a family-friendly experience. Children ages 2-12 are discounted to $25 each. Children under 23 months are free and do not require a ticket. Guests are not allowed to bring strollers, wagons, or similar items into the event area. (see below)
Are strollers allowed inside the event?
Please be advised that strollers will not be permitted inside the event area. However, we will provide a designated space in the Community Room at LongHouse Visitor Center for stroller storage. Please note that this area will not be monitored and we encourage you to take necessary precautions to secure your belongings. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Will food and drink be available at the event?
Yes! Each night, a variety of food trucks, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available near LongHouse Visitor Center. In addition, select beverage vendors will be stationed within the walk experience, offering the chance to step off the path for a refreshing drink or cocktail along the way. Convenient tables and seating will be available nearby—perfect for relaxing, enjoying your food, and mingling with friends.
Please note that food, drinks, and gift shop merchandise are available for additional purchase and are not included with your ticket. The vendor lineup and offerings may vary by night. Doors open at 7:00pm on Thursdays and 6:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays to allow extra time for food and drink before your scheduled walk.
👉 Click here to view the official schedule and vendor lineup!
Can I take photos or videos during the experience?
Everyone loves a great photo op at Terra Luna! Yes, but please avoid any flash photography.
If you decide to take photos or videos during the experience, please be mindful of other visitors. Keep moving to maintain a clear and steady flow along the path. Avoid blocking traffic. If you wish to spend more time watching a specific performance, step to the side of the path to allow others to pass easily.
If you choose to share your photos or videos to social media, tag @artsandrec_op, @quixoticfusion, @oparboretum and @terralunaexperience
Where are the restrooms located?
Restrooms are available at the beginning of the event inside LongHouse Visitor Center or the Environmental Education Center. It is recommended that visitors use the restrooms prior to their entry time for the experience.
Accessibility
The event is wheelchair accessible—pathways are paved and generally manageable, though some areas with low lighting, slight inclines, or uneven/narrow paths may pose challenges. The walk is about one mile long, with easy walking/light hiking and plenty to see along the way.
There are several rest opportunities built into the experience. Guests will find a handful of benches along the path to take a quick break. In addition, we’ll have two bar stations within the walk where you can pause for a refreshment (beer, cocktails, or non-alcoholic options), with some seating nearby. These spots are perfect for a rest and recharge before continuing your journey.
Bypass options are available throughout the route, so if guests ahead of you pause to enjoy a performance, you can easily continue on to the next area at your own pace.
Guests may not bring strollers, wagons, or similar items into the event. However, if a mobility device or equipment is needed to accommodate a guest’s accessibility needs, it will of course be permitted.
Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Attractions include lighting effects, fog, minimal path lighting, and some areas with inclines, declines, and uneven pathways. No strobe lights will be used in the experience.
Other Visitor Rules
- Visitors should stay on the marked Terra Luna path. Do not wander in the woods.
- Visitors should not touch performers.
- Visitors should be respectful of fellow guests and performers throughout the experience.
- Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos but flash photography is strictly prohibited.
- Visitors should dress appropriately for an outdoors experience through the gardens and woods with closed-toe shoes and layers pending weather conditions.
- Visitors should not litter.
- The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a smoke-free facility.
- Firearms or weapons of any kind are not allowed.
- Visitors should stay on the marked Dark Forest path. Do not wander in the woods.
- Visitors should not touch performers.
- Visitors should be respectful of fellow guests and performers throughout the experience.
- Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos but flash photography is strictly prohibited.
- Visitors should dress appropriately for an outdoors experience on natural terrain through the woods with closed-toe shoes and layers pending weather conditions.
- Visitors should not litter.
- Powell Gardens is a smoke-free facility.
- Firearms or weapons of any kind are not allowed.
Details
Terra Luna
Two Weekends Only | September 11-13 & 18-20
Thursdays are for Adults-Only, must be 18+ to attend
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Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th St, Overland Park, KS 66013
