Step 1: Get your tickets to Blossom of Lights!

Know before you go:

  • Print your tickets or show them on your phone to be scanned at the gate. If you do not have a printed ticket to show or scanning the QR code on your phone is not working, please plan to wait for our staff to have an opportunity to look up your tickets by name.
  • Parking: USE OUR NEW PARKING LOT AT 1901 N 4th Ave
  • No pets except on pet night (October 2).
  • No carry-in food or drinks.
  • Hot drinks & Blossom of Lights/Monk Botanical Gardens merchandise will be available for purchase at the event.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • This event is rain, snow, or clear skies, and all outdoors. Dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Cocoa and hot cider will be available for purchase by cash, check, or card.
  • If an evening is canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, that will be posted on our social media and website. Because tickets are not date-specific, we are not able to email you individually to notify you of weather cancelations. If you aren’t sure, please check online or call our office at 715-261-6309.
  • If you purchase tickets, but never attend an evening of Blossom of Lights, your tickets are still non-refundable.
  • You must attend on the day of the week indicated on your ticket (Wed/Thurs or Fri/Sat). If you attend on a different day you may need to pay additional fees before entry.
  • Find out more about special event dates listed below here.
    • September 21 – Sip & Stroll (21+ and special ticket required; plan accordingly)
    • September 28 – Music Night
    • October 2 -Pet Night
    • October 9 – Sensory-Friendly Night
    • October 11 – Kids’ Night Out
    • October 16 – S’more Fun
    • October 25 – Trick or Treating
  • View general open hours on the Gardens website

Step 2: Find a place to stay!

Need a place to stay overnight? Check out these local deals for when you attend Blossom of Lights! Click the hotel’s link below to automatically apply a discount!

Sunshine Hospitality Group Hotels – Offering 20% off your stay for Blossom of Lights. Click the links below and look for “Monk Gardens Blossom” Rate.

Step 3: Find more Wausome things to do!

Check back in August to find a list of other events, local destinations, places to get dinner, and more!

Visit Wausau is a great resource to find what you’re looking for!

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Center for the Visual Arts

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art 

From Laos to America Museum

Marathon County Historical Society 

Children’s Imaginarium

Greater Wausau Children’s Museum 

Beer & Bacon Fest on September 14

International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival on September 21

Central Wisconsin Book Festival on September 26-28

Exhibitour – Art & Wine Walk on October 5