Select Evenings December 4th - February 15th

Experience the Garden as a winter wonderland! Featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train!

Bring a mug to enjoy hot chocolate, tea or cider throughout the Garden (available for purchase in the Greenhouse).

This year, we’re offering OFF-PEAK (FLEX) tickets which can be redeemed on any OFF-PEAK night! See the full schedule through the button below:

Monday, December 29th | 10:30 - 11:30am

Join us in the Garden for a different story every week! This December we are celebrating winter and all of the joys of the coming season. Come dance, sing and listen to new stories with us. December 29th’s book is “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper.

Saturday, January 10th | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Learn the basics of ice carving and create a fun seasonal ice sculpture to take home! Taught by local artist and teacher, Tommy ‘Salami’ O’Malley in collaboration with the Girdwood Arts Institute.

Suited for ages 8 - 15 (must be accompanied by an adult, no registration for the guardian required).

Thursday, January 15th, 22nd & 29th
6:00 - 8:00pm

Join local landscape architect, M. Elise Huggins, for a 3-day home landscape design class. You will learn the basics of design and how to apply them to your yard.

Friday, January 16th | 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join us in a candle-making experience with ‘Get Scent’ that combines fun, relaxation, creativity, and quality time.

The Garden is here to help you with all your field trip needs, whether you need us to come to you, or you wish to get away from the classroom and come to us! Programs offered year-round, Monday - Friday.

Teachers and parents can schedule with the Garden directly by calling (907) 770-3692 or emailing the Garden at education@alaskabg.org.

Memberships include:
FREE year-round, general admission to the Garden (excludes ticketed events).
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Discounts on workshops, summer camps, and Garden retail.
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Early access to the Plant Sales Kickoff in mid-May and 10% discount on all nursery purchases.

The Alaska Botanical Garden only grows with the sun, the soil, and the ongoing support of our generous community. Consider a lasting gift by purchasing a leaf from the ABG donor wall sculpture. Contributions will be honored with a personalized, engraved metal leaf and make a great gift for friends or family to celebrate an important milestone or to honor the memory of a loved one.

Commonly referred to as Himalayan poppies, the genus Meconopsis is composed of fuzzy, flowering plants native to the Tibetan Plateau.