Wellfield Botanic Gardens hosts their 9th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, presented by Welch Packaging, in Elkhart. Located at 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN., more than 1.8 million lights will be displayed in the Gardens. For 21 nights starting November 28th, walk through Wellfield Botanic Gardens to enjoy the best light show in the region. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights will transport you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy through (NEW) January 3rd!
Presented by Welch Packaging, the Winter Wonderland Holiday Light show has been a
fan favorite of Wellfield for years now. Last year, over 25,000 guests came to the light
show supporting Wellfield Botanic Gardens. The more than half-mile walk on the main promenade will include hot cocoa for kids and adults at the Navarre Catering and Events tent, presented by Everwise Credit Union.
Wellfield’s staff is excited to announce new changes to the holiday lights per the public’s requests. Dates for the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights now extend into January. The complete list of nights is November 28, 29, December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, January 2, and 3. Cheree says, “We are so happy to announce this big change this year. The public has been asking for extended dates, and we now have the staffing to make this a reality”. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the last admission is at 8 p.m. All guests must exit the Gardens by 9 p.m. Also new this year, Santa will be in the Gardens under the pavilion on December 4th and 11th.
The Winter Wonderland Holiday Light show would not be possible without generous sponsors including: Welch Packaging, Centier Bank, Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Everwise Credit Union, Lake
City Bank, and PulseFM.
Tickets are available online or at the gate during the Winter Wonderland Holiday Light show. Tickets are good for any night and any time Wellfield is open for the lights in this 2025 season. Member adult tickets are $10 and member children tickets are $5 all season long. Public tickets are discounted until Thanksgiving Day. Discounted public adult tickets are $12 and discounted public children tickets are $8. After Thanksgiving Day, public adult tickets are $15 and public children tickets are $10. Kids under three are free with paid adults.
Exclusions may apply; visit www.wellfieldgardens.org for more information and or to purchase tickets.
About Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Wellfield Botanic Gardens is a “living museum” located at 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, Indiana. Situated on the historic North Main Street well field, the Gardens are 36 acres in size, including 18 acres of water. The private, not-for-profit was created in 2005 to celebrate the inseparable relationship between water and life, inspire creativity and lifelong learning, foster stewardship of our natural world, and grow community. The garden is open year-round. Activities include special events and festivals, workshops and educational opportunities, a summer concert series, winter holiday lights, and seasonal programming. Facilities may be rented for private events including weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, and celebrations of life. For more information visit wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006.
