Pictured: assorted letters addressed to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a Christmas light tunnel at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a fountain surrounded by plants at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Santa's sleigh exhibit at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas gifts at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: assorted letters addressed to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Waterfront Botanical Gardens comes to life with a dazzling display of sparkling lights and holiday music.
WDRB’s Keith Kaiser got a look at the 4th Annual "Gardens Aglimmer." that happens on select nights in December.
Families can enjoy a self-guided tour and a sparkling winter wonderland with oversized illuminated flowers, Moravian stars, swans and deer, a multicolor tunnel of lights, icicle arches over the Beargrass Creek Pathway and a waterfall stream aglow.
Pictured: a fountain surrounded by plants at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a mail box that holds letters to be sent to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Park in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas trees decorated with lights at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas decorations hang from above at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a colorful Christmas light arrangement at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: assorted letters addressed to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
IMAGES | Take a stroll through the 4th annual Gardens Aglimmer this holiday season
Pictured: a fountain surrounded by plants at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a mail box that holds letters to be sent to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Park in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a wreath hangs at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Park in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a Mrs. Claus Cottage sign at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Park in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a gingerbread man at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: an elf at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas trees decorated with lights at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas decorations hang from above at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Santa's sleigh exhibit at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: Christmas gifts at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a Christmas light tunnel at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a colorful Christmas light arrangement at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: assorted letters addressed to Santa Claus at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a handmade Christmas ornament at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Pictured: a handmade Christmas ornament at the Gardens Aglimmer Christmas Display at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky. (WDRB photo)
Gardens Aglimmer is a family-friendly event that features many hands-on activities for kids.
Kids can write and send letters to The North Pole, make snowflake wands and make handprint holly ornaments.
Hot beverages and cookies will be available for purchase in the Jingle All the Way Cafe.
Santa in his sleigh and Mrs. Claus in her cottage will also make appearances.
Gardens Aglimmer
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Month of December
5:45-9pm each night
$7.50 WBG members | $10 for non-members | $5 for ages 7 – 12
ON PEAK NIGHTS:
$11.25 for WBG members | $15 for non-members | $7.50 for ages 7 – 12
FREE for ages 6 and under
Estimated visit length: 45 minutes; Lights out 9 pm.