Daily Archives: November 9, 2024


Friday, November 24 – Sunday, January 5, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Night Lights 2024

Night Lights is an annual celebration held at The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA just outside of Worcester. Night Lights is an inclusive, secular event where visitors of all backgrounds can celebrate winter, light, and nature together. Amidst a quarter million lights, enjoy a delightful evening with popular favorites such as s’mores, seasonal drinks, a model train, holiday shopping, and fun photo opportunities for the whole family! NEW this year, a skating rink will debut for the first time in Night Lights’ history to bring joy to the young and young at heart. Colorful landscapes, immersive experiences, and lifetime memories await this winter! 

NIGHT LIGHTS Daily, 4 pm to 10 pm
Celebrate the season with enchanting landscapes, fun experiences, and thousands of lights. Enjoy seasonal fare and spirits, visit our Garden Shop for unique gift ideas, or give the gift of four-season membership. Pre-purchased timed-entry special event tickets are required for entry after 4pm.

Night Lights ticket prices for Tower Hill members and nonmembers range from depending on age and date. Nonmembers pay slightly more. Reserve at https://nebg.org/nightlights/


Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern – Rare Flora of the Sanctuaries, Online

Native Plant Trust acquired its seven plant sanctuaries for the exceptional flora present in each space. Each sanctuary has a different habitat characterized by unique flora. In this November 13 webinar from 6 – 7:30 pm Eastern, Native Plant Trust’s Ecological Programs Coordinator Erik Sechler focuses on the ecology and characteristics of the unique and rare plant species found in these natural areas. $26 for NPT members, $30 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/rare-flora-of-the-sanctuaries/

Eryngium yuccifolium