Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
“Gardens Aglow”
and a visit to Sweetz & More
Sunday, December 10th, 2023
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour

Includes: “Gardens Aglow” ticket, r/t motorcoach from Biddeford, Portland or Yarmouth, stop on the way at Sweetz & More.

Returning for its ninth season, the annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine with new designs and sustainability initiatives. The newly renovated cafe will be open with hot and cold light fare, snacks and beverages, cafeteria style.

Your VIP trip will begin with a visit to Sweetz & More, New England’s largest sweets shop (in Wisscasset), then to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden for 2 hour touring which will include time for optional visit to the Cafe and/or restrooms.

Biddeford exit 32 park and ride – 1pm
Portland exit 7 Marginal way – 1:30 pm
Yarmouth exit 15 park and ride – 1:45 pm
3 pm – 3:30 pm  visit Sweetz
4 pm – 5:30 pm visit Gardens

Gardens Aglow

 

 

 

 

 

“Gardens Aglow” 12/10/23

Your VIP Bus ride to Gardens Aglow
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Boothbay, ME
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
Includes: Admission to Gardens Aglow, Round Trip Motorcoach, Free time in Boothbay

The Magic begins when darkness falls.
Join us to experience the brilliance of New England’s most beautiful light display! This year, the seasonal celebration returns to its roots as a walking event with a new, reimagined design and more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens.

2:30pm – Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
3:00pm – Portland Exit 7 Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
3:15pm – Yarmouth  Exit 15 Park & Ride Lot
4:30pm – Arrival to Boothbay, free time until 6:00pm
Arrival to the Gardens for 6:30pm reservation & stay until 8:00pm

Age 3-17 Child Price: $48.00 Call 207-772-4457 to reserve your VIP Bus Ride to Gardens Aglow.

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Thursday, December 27th, 2018
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

There will be hot cocoa stands both inside and outside. The old Visitor Center will have a marketplace where guests can purchase beverages and snack/comfort food. There will be tables set up in the old Visitor Center, inside the Education Center where the model trains will be located, as well as benches throughout the Gardens.

2:00pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
2:30pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

There will be hot cocoa stands both inside and outside. The old Visitor Center will have a marketplace where guests can purchase beverages and snack/comfort food. There will be tables set up in the old Visitor Center, inside the Education Center where the model trains will be located, as well as benches throughout the Gardens.

2:00pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
2:30pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Thursday, December 28th, 2017
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

2:30pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
3:00pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:30pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

*Snow Date: 12/29/17 In the event we must cancel due to a winter storm, we will make the trip the follow day*