Gas up and get ready to drive down to Houston this season! More than 50 larger-than-life Chinese lantern installations will come to life in stunning displays at Houston Botanic Garden, beginning November 17.
Radiant Nature is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family and is meant to showcase the beauty of nature and celebrate the promise of the Lunar New Year in a spectacular way. See a majestic 200-foot-long dragon, a soaring 12-foot-tall peacock with a fan that gracefully unfurls, and much more. Explore an interactive zone buzzing with illuminated swings, whimsical seesaws, a digital kaleidoscope you can step inside, and other immersive, Instagram-worthy features. This stunning display event is suitable for all ages, ethnicities, and cultures, and designed to be enjoyed by everyone. The trail is less than a mile long and accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and mobility assistant devices.
Admission to Radiant Nature is $28.50 per person, ages 4 and up. Children ages 3 and under attend for free.
Schedule:
Nov. 17, 2023-February 25, 2024, Radiant Nature is open for 15 three-day weekends, Fridays-Sundays.
Radiant Nature is also open for the following 14 weeknights around the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays:
- Monday, Nov. 20-Wednesday, Nov. 22
- Monday, Dec. 18-Thursday, Dec. 21
- Tuesday, Dec. 26-Thursday, Dec. 28
- Monday, Jan. 1-Thursday, Jan. 4
Radiant Nature is NOT open on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) or Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
No outside food is permitted, but a variety of vendors will offer a selection of festive food and drink options – including alcoholic beverages — for purchase by credit card. No cash accepted.
Houston Botanic Garden is located at One Botanic Lane in zip code 77017. It’s a 45-minute drive from The Woodlands, and will make a lovely excursion for you and your out-of-town guests this holiday season! For more information or tickets, click here.
