Holiday lights are coming to the California Botanic Garden in Claremont in the form of their annual Luminaria Nights.
Beginning at 6 p.m. next Friday, December 10, the public is invited to be “enchanted at this Claremont tradition where the Garden glows with light for the holidays,” the garden’s website read. Special holiday installations and live music will be included. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
“Acorn and [CalBG] Family Plus members can enjoy free admission to Luminaria Nights on December 10,” the website read. “Family Plus and Acorn Members are also invited to an exclusive reception featuring live music and refreshments. The reception is limited to the first 200 registrants to RSVP by December 3rd to advancement@calbg.org or (909) 625-8767 ext. 258.”
Following next Friday’s opening night, the garden will offer three more opportunities for the public to witness Luminaria Nights: Saturday, December 11; Friday, December 17; and Saturday, December 18. All are scheduled to run between 6 and 9 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.calbg.org/event/luminaria-nights-2021. Adults (non-CalBG members) are $15; students with IDs, seniors (65+) and children three to 12 are $12; CalBG adult members are $10; students, children and seniors with CalBG memberships are $8; and children under three get in for free.
The California Botanic Garden in Claremont is located at 1500 North College Avenue. For more information on the garden or Luminaria Nights, contact them at (909) 625-8767 or via email at info@calbg.org. Luminaria Nights are sponsored by the Golden State Water Company.