Glow in the Garden 2025 | Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens Shines Bright!

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Posted On: September 22, 2025

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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

(815) 987-8858

1354 N Second St, Rockford

https://www.nicholasconservatory.com/

Rockford Park District

(815) 987-8800

401 S. Main Street, Rockford

https://rockfordparkdistrict.org

Glow in the Garden 2025 lit up the night at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens on Friday, September 19. The community came together to celebrate the end of summer with an evening full of family fun and glowing memories.

From 6 to 9, guests explored free activities throughout the gardens, released colorful lanterns across the lagoon, and cheered on the kids in the 100-meter Fun Run. The evening wrapped up with the glowing 5K Run and Walk, where runners and walkers received t-shirts, Conservatory admission, and beverage tickets as they raced past the Rockmen Guardians.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this beautiful Rockford tradition. Glow in the Garden shined because of everyone who made it out.

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