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Celebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday light show!

Featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights, this year's walk-through light show follows a completely re-imagined route through 17 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens. Experience captivating tunnels that surround you with color, massive laser-lit disco balls, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake, an enchanting Candy Land hillside, and so much more. Back by popular demand, visit the RG Express miniature trains winding through our indoor conservatory. Don’t miss the lights, colors, music and magic of Winter Wonderscape.

Dates:  November 27, 29, December 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 & 27

Times:  5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (last entry window: 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.)

Reiman Gardens will close early on these days at 4:00 p.m. for set up (last entry at 3:00 p.m.)

Lighted fountain and colorful lighted orbs

Tickets on sale October 26

Buy your tickets early, as popular time slots may sell out! Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. 

Tickets at the gate are subject to availability, and walk-in admission is not guaranteed.

 

Thomas the Tank Engine in a garden

RG Express Holiday Trains

Included with admission to Winter Wonderscape, the popular RG Express Holiday Train Display will delight guests young and old. Wander past, around, and under the trains along with bridges and miniature buildings historically significant to Iowa State University. The structures are rendered with the clever use of natural materials and accented with a spectacular waterfall. 

S'mores with graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows

S'mores Making

Join in this fun activity available on select evenings of Winter Wonderscape! S'mores roasting stations are located outside on our Paved Courtyard near Hunziker House (look for the lighted sign or click the link below to see the location on our route map). S'mores kits, including enough marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers for two s'mores, are available for purchase near the roasting stations for $5/kit.

This activity is currently planned for all Winter Wonderscape evenings but will be dependent on weather conditions and staffing. Any cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page. 

Octagonal greenhouse decorated with string lights and pillows in a snowy outdoor setting.

Holiday Hideaway Rental

Step into a little holiday magic with your very own private greenhouse surrounded by the beauty of Winter Wonderscape.

Whether you're planning a date night, gathering the family, or celebrating the season with friends, this charming Holiday Hideaway is the perfect place to warm up between strolls through the Gardens. Each greenhouse comfortably seats 2–6 guests and includes a s'mores kit for every guest, so you can gather around and enjoy one of winter's favorite traditions.

Winter Wonderscape Frequently Asked Questions

Colorful lights suspended over a lake

Interested in renting a room for a holiday party during Winter Wonderscape? 

Click here for details!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Logos for Winter Wonderscape sponsors ALLIANT ENERGY, NORTHRIDGE VILLAGE, MEMBERS 1ST CREDIT UNION, HOLZWORTH CONCRETE, GREATER IOWA CREDIT UNION, NEXTERA ENERGY, 10 FOLD ARCHITECT, and HEUSS PRINTING

Reiman Gardens loves our volunteers! Find out how you can be a part of Winter Wonderscape.

Help us bring the magic to life!

Volunteers are needed for a variety of important roles, including Winter Wonderscape installation and assisting Reiman Gardens staff on Winter Wonderscape event nights. We'd love to have you join the fun!

Volunteers install a lighted tunnel at Reiman Gardens
A group of volunteers poses for a photo before working at a holiday light show
Members of the ISU Swimming and Diving Team pose for a picture while volunteering at Winter Wonderscape

Directions to Reiman Gardens

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