Luthy Lights
2025-12-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Luthy Botantical Garden
Experience the wonder of winter nights at Luthy Lights! Stroll through beautifully illuminated themed light displays, enjoy live holiday music, and take in the beauty of the Conservatory’s dazzling poinsettia display. Warm up with a festive drink or snack from the MERRY MUG pop-up bar and enjoy a bit of holiday shopping along the way.
This beloved holiday tradition offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the season, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to slow down and share a little light and warmth.
Free and open to all ages. Donations are welcomed to help keep this experience shining bright year after year.
Dates: December 5-6, 11-13, 18-23Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Luthy Botanical Garden

Luthy Lights- 12/13 canceled
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00
Experience the wonder of winter nights at Luthy Lights! Stroll through beautifully illuminated themed light displays, enjoy live holiday music, and take in the beauty of the Conservatory’s dazzling poinsettia display. Warm up with a festive drink or snack from the MERRY MUG pop-up bar and enjoy a bit of holiday shopping along the way.
This beloved holiday tradition offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the season, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to slow down and share a little light and warmth.
Free and open to all ages. Donations are welcomed to help keep this experience shining bright year after year.
Dates: December 5-6, 11-12, 18-23 ((*13th has been canceled due to weather!)Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Luthy Botanical Garden

Luthy Lights
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
Experience the wonder of winter nights at Luthy Lights! Stroll through beautifully illuminated themed light displays, enjoy live holiday music, and take in the beauty of the Conservatory’s dazzling poinsettia display. Warm up with a festive drink or snack from the MERRY MUG pop-up bar and enjoy a bit of holiday shopping along the way.
This beloved holiday tradition offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the season, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to slow down and share a little light and warmth.
Free and open to all ages. Donations are welcomed to help keep this experience shining bright year after year.
Overflow parking for Luthy Lights is available throughout Glen Oak Park. Follow the lit pathway and directional signs to reach the event entrance.
Dates: December 5-6, 11-13, 18-23Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Luthy Botanical Garden

Wine and Wreaths
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-29 17:30 - 19:30
Sip, create, and celebrate the season with our festive wreath making workshop! Enjoy a relaxing evening as you craft your very own holiday wreath—perfect for your front door, window, or fireplace mantel.
We’ll provide everything you need, including a variety of fresh greenery like evergreens, juniper, pine cones, dried hydrangea, and decorative accents. Beer and wine will be available for purchase to help spark your creativity.
Participants must be age 21 or over to register!
Registration is required, and space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Wreath Making Made Easy
2025-11-29 09:30 - 11:00
Get into the holiday spirit with Wreath Making Made Easy—a hands-on class where you’ll create a beautiful, custom wreath to take home. Whether you’re decorating a front door, window, or fireplace mantel, your handmade wreath will be the perfect seasonal touch.
All supplies and greenery will be provided, including evergreens, juniper, pine cones, dried hydrangea, and festive accents.
Registration is required. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

“Visions of Kyoto” Chrysanthemum Show
2025-10-10 - 2025-11-02
The imperial flower of Japan, the chrysanthemum, takes center stage in this elegant fall display at Luthy Botanical Garden. The “Visions of Kyoto” Chrysanthemum Show invites you to explore the rich history and cultural significance of this timeless bloom while enjoying the peaceful beauty of our Japanese-inspired gardens.
Admission is free, though donations are appreciated to support the garden and its programs.
Come take in the colors, textures, and traditions of Japan—right here in Peoria.
The show runs from October 10 – November 2, 2025 and is open daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Yoga in the Park: Luthy Botanical Garden
2025-08-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-28 08:00 - 09:00
Start your weekend on a positive note by connecting with your inner self in the heart of nature. Join us for Yoga in the Park, where our experienced and passionate yoga instructor will guide you through a revitalizing session suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of our parks, providing a serene backdrop to enhance your yoga experience. Breathe in the fresh morning air while you wind down with a guided meditation session to leave you feeling centered, calm, and ready to embrace the rest of your weekend.
All sessions start at 8 am and last one hour.
This event is FREE and available for all ages and levels.
Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat or blanket. Waivers are required before the session, so please arrive 10 minutes early.
Find out all the locations Yoga in the Park will be visiting by clicking here!

Container Gardens With Mom
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00
Create a container garden with mom…or for mom! It’s a gift that keeps on growing, for your front porch, patio, deck. It’s a popular hands-on class that you can register ahead, all plants and materials are included.
Cost: $35/container. (Max two people per container)
Advanced registration required. This event does sell out.
Looking to add a little fun for those 21 and older? Check out our Container Gardens and Cosmopolitans class!

Container Gardens and Cosmopolitans
2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:30
Enjoy a cosmo while creating your very own container garden for mom…or even better with mom. It’s a gift that keeps on growing, for a front porch, patio, deck. We provide all the plants & supplies. Cosmopolitans and wine will be available for purchase, and participants must be 21 or older.
Cost: $35/container. (Max two people per container)
Advanced registration required. This event does sell out.
Check out our Container Gardens with Mom for those under 21 or looking for a daytime event.

Parks on Tap: Luthy Botanical Garden
2025-05-02 16:00 - 20:00
Parks on Tap at Luthy Botanical Garden!

Join us for Parks on Tap as we bring the Traveling Taphouse to the beautiful Luthy Botanical Garden! Enjoy an evening surrounded by lush gardens while sipping on refreshing drinks, playing fun games, and soaking in live entertainment by Easy Riders. Plus, grab a bite from our lineup of food trucks:
Grill ‘Em All
Brick and Ember Pizza
Kona Ice
This event is FREE to attend, but food and drinks are available for purchase.
Experience one of Peoria’s most scenic parks in a whole new way—great drinks, great company, and a great atmosphere await!
Check out the entire Parks on Tap schedule HERE.

Spring Market in the Garden featuring the Luthy Annual Plant Sale!
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
Find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals during our annual plant sale at the Garden. Browse the market filled with local artisans featuring artists, craftsmen, foodies and collectors bringing the charm and excitement of the spring to Luthy Botanical Garden.
New this year, enjoy Parks on Tap, our Traveling TapHouse on May 2nd from 4-8pm.
Interested in being a vendor? Reach out to shausler@peoriaparks.org

Spring Plant Sale
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
A great opportunity to find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals. Make sure to check out the Spring Market in the Garden during the sale, where we are even partnering with local garden groups/vendors to bring you an amazing plant sale!
Friday: 10am-8pm (With Parks on Tap
Saturday / Sunday: 10am-5pm
Ages: All Ages

“Lilies with the Lorax” Floral Show
2025-04-11 - 2025-05-02
Step inside the Conservatory this spring and experience a botanical wonderland, featuring lilies and the “Lorax!” Of course, we will be adding truffula trees to our collection! The lily show is a community tradition and a wonderful way to greet spring, with family and friends.
Check it out 4/11-5/2 from 10am-5pm. Last admission is at 4:30pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free admission, donations appreciated
