Night of Illumination

Experience Garden in the Woods after dark! Wander along enchanting trails illuminated by more than 1,000 luminaria, along with beautiful light installations and displays. 
Food will be available for purchase from Anzio’s Brick Oven Pizzeria food truck.

Tickets are available in this section at the Purchase Your Ticket section below.

Before you Buy: Important Ticket Information
Please read the following information carefully before purchasing your tickets. Ticket availability and the number of guests you may bring depend on your membership level.

All personal-level members are eligible to purchase tickets to Night of Illumination. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; there will be no ticket sales at the event.

To purchase guest tickets, the membership holder must attend the event. Membership benefits are non-transferable.

Individual Members: Purchase one Member-Adult ticket + one Guest-Adult or Guest-Child ticket, up to 2 tickets total.
Family & Friends and Above Members: Purchase one Member-Adult ticket plus up to four guest tickets, up to 5 tickets total for each member.
If you need additional tickets, please email us at membership@nativeplanttrust.org. Keep in mind this is a large event, and we try to accommodate as many members as we can.

Ticket Prices

Adults (18+): $18.40
Children (ages 6–17): $9.20
Children 5 and under: Free

Parking & Shuttle Information
On-site parking at Garden in the Woods is available only for vehicles pre-registered with a state-issued disability parking placard. To reserve an on-site parking space, please email membership@nativeplanttrust.org to confirm your vehicle registration information.

All other guests must park at one of the locations below. Shuttle buses will run throughout the evening between these parking lots and Garden in the Woods.
Please note: There are no drop-offs or walk-ins. All guests must park at one of the designated parking locations and take the shuttle.

Walsh Middle School: 301 Brook Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Potter Road Elementary School: 492 Potter Road, Framingham, MA 01701
King Elementary School: 454 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Cameron Middle School: 215 Elm Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Choosing Your Ticket Time

When purchasing tickets, please choose from the available entry times and parking locations listed below.

Your selected time is your shuttle/entry window only. Once you arrive at Garden in the Woods, you are welcome to stay as long as you like, until the final shuttle departs at 8:45 p.m.

For example, if you purchase a King Elementary School Parking — 6:00 p.m. ticket, please arrive at King Elementary School between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. to park and board the shuttle. Shuttles will run approximately every 15 minutes.

Purchase Your Tickets:

6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Walsh Middle School Parking
Tickets: Potter Road Elementary School Parking
Tickets: King Elementary School Parking
Tickets: Cameron Middle School Parking

6:30 p.m.
Tickets: Walsh Middle School Parking
Tickets: Potter Road Elementary School Parking
Tickets: King Elementary School Parking
Tickets: Cameron Middle School Parking

7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Walsh Middle School Parking
Tickets: Potter Road Elementary School Parking
Tickets: King Elementary School Parking
Tickets: Cameron Middle School Parking

Before You Purchase Tickets
If you have not previously used our secure online Blackbaud system, you will need to create an account before purchasing tickets. Click “Register” at the top right of the page to create your account.

If you've forgotten your password, click “Sign-In” at the top right of the page, enter your email address, and select “Forgot your password?” If you are running into any issues with login, please email us at membership@nativeplanttrust.org

Please select an available timeslot above to purchase your tickets. You will then be redirected to the ticket purchase page.

A Few Final Notes
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

If you have questions, please contact membership@NativePlantTrust.org

We look forward to welcoming you to Garden in the Woods on October 22 for this special evening of light, nature, and fun!