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Natural Awakenings Richmond

Maymont to Host Garden Glow

Oct 01, 2025 06:57AM ● By Catherine Atienza
During Garden Glow presented by Kroger, from October 15 through November 9, Maymont will transform after dark into an enchanted landscape suffused in soft colors and special lighting effects for an unforgettable evening out with friends and family.

October 16 features a special Glow Up! fundraising evening with light bites and refreshments included in the ticket price, along with VIP swag and live performers The evening offers group packages that give businesses and groups an opportunity for a fun evening in a good cause.

At the Robins Nature Center, guests can follow the Kinsale Glow Path through creative light installations designed by international artists, including Effervescence, a lawn blanketed with thousands of synchronized lights. The heart of Garden Glow is a stroll through the serene Japanese Garden, enveloped in color from the treetops down to their reflection in the pond.

The Glow Village on the Carriage House Lawn is the place to gather for food, refreshments and fun activities. Guests can relax around cozy fire pits and toast s’mores or purchase light-up accessories and toys at the Glow Shop.

Location: 2201 Shields Lake Dr., Richmond. Volunteers are welcome. For pricing andmore information, visit Maymont.org/calendar/garden-glow.