Hadn’t previously made it to Denver Botanical Gardens – been on my to-do list – but certainly didn’t think my first trip would be in December.  Not too many outdoor plants survive a Colorado winter.  Evergreens, conifers – what else could there be?

This annual holiday lights extravaganza features some new elements, and includes the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Romantic Gardens.

Don’t miss:
Interacting with a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights
Warm drinks and tasty treats

Arrived just after 730pm, work day delay.  Bundled, layered.  Clear night, temps in the 20’s.

Spectacular gardens of light under a night sky crescent moon.  Purples, blues, orange, whites.  Chinese lanterns, light sabers & a large glass-blown Chihuly too.  Warmed by the park’s Christmas spirit, quickly forgot ’bout any outside evening chill.

Highly recommended.  On my calendar for next year – FAAAANNNTASTIC!

Denver Botanical Gardens 2016