Twilight Thursday

Sunset over oxen pond

During July and August, we are open Thursday evenings until 8:00pm for the special opportunity to see the Garden "after hours." See for yourself the magical quality the gardens and trails take on in the evening, and don't miss the chance to see the garden in a new light. Literally!

Pages & Petals: Tales in the Garden

Twilight Thursdays in 2026 will feature a special presenter or event based on our theme for 2026: Stories.  We are working on bringing in some amazing authors, poets, story tellers, and hope to have a few book swaps mixed in there too. All extra activities are included as a bonus experience with regular admission.

2026 Dates:

July 2 – 
July 9 – 
July 16 - 
July 23 – 
July 30
August 6 - 
August 13 - 
August 20 - 
August 27 - 

 

Kayaking

Also, during Twilight Thursdays, you can rent our kayaks for a paddle on Oxen Pond. Rentals are available in two time slots: 5:00-6:00pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Single kayaks can be rented for $10/hr and tandems can be rented for $15/hr. General admission, pass holder discounts, and taxes apply.