Gardens Aglow is an annual festival of lights at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. At nearly 325 acres, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest public garden in New England, featuring two miles of hiking trails, 19 acres of ornamental and themed gardens showcasing native plants of Maine, and nearly a mile of saltwater frontage. Inspired by nature’s cycles, this year’s Gardens Aglow theme, Nature in Motion, will offer glowing versions of native Maine critters hidden throughout the route, with more than 750,000 LED lights strung among the 14-acre gardens for the largest light display in the state.

This year, the Gardens have invited Portland-based PORTL& to create immersive nature installations in three locations, incorporating biodegradable thermoplastic and overwater lasers. This year’s Gardens Aglow runs from November 15, 2025, to January 3, 2026. For more information on pricing and ticket availability, visit GardensAglow.org. Boothbay Lights offers a convenient Park and Ride shuttle on weekends, the easiest way to experience Boothbay Harbor’s shopping, dining, and lodging before and after the light show. For details, visit www.boothbaylights.com.