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  1. Evening Strolls through the Garden


    Walk through the Japanese Garden and take in winter’s subtle beauty highlighted with festive lights. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515

    Age: All ages
    Date: Fri. and Sat., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
    Fri. and Sat., Dec. 7 and Dec. 8
    Fri. and Sat., Dec. 14 and Dec. 15
    Fri. and Sat., Dec. 21 and Dec. 22
    Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
    Fee: $4/adult
    Free/12-under with paid adult
    FOG and SSCA members free
    Fri. and Sat., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1



  2. Holiday Train Garden Display


    The magic of miniature landscapes and moving model trains transforms the Botanical Center atrium into a holiday wonderland. Presented by the Ozarks Garden Railway Society. Donations accepted. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515

    Age: All ages
    Date: Dec. 1-31
    Time: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Fee: Free