Winter Wonders & Events

Visit Powell Gardens during the most wonderful time of the year! The Garden is open for exploring and creating memories all year long. Join us for a family-favorite festival, fresh air, and the quiet beauty of winter in the Midwest.

Festival of Lights 2020

November 13, 2020 – January 3, 2021

Festival of Lights is open Thursday-Sunday (and select dates to accommodate seasonal holidays) from 4-10 p.m. Start a new family tradition and come experience the tranquil light display.

Explore The Gardens

PHOTO STREAM – #POWELLGARDENS

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Bundle up and take a walk this week! Winter color and texture is peeking around every corner. What do you see in your neighborhood?

📸: Japanese Yew 'Dwarf Bright Gold' (Taxus cuspidata). #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #garden #explorekc #getoutside #winterplants #japaneseyew #dwarfbrightgold #taxuscuspidata

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Look out, @flbotanicalgardens and @usfbotanicalgardens, the Kansas City @chiefs are headed to Tampa! We’ll see you at the Super Bowl. 🌴🏆🏈🌱

📸: Aechmea 'Burning Bush'. #powellgardens #chiefskingdom #kansascitychiefs #chiefsfootball #fightfortherighttoparty #andyreid #kcchiefs #chiefsfootball #superbowllv #tampabaybuccaneers #botanicalgarden #supportkc #kansascity

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We haven't done a Garden Q&A in a while! Have a question about your home garden or what's happening at Powell Gardens? Drop us your questions below. Our horticulture staff will answer a few on Friday. 🍂🌾

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Celebrate #NationalComplimentDay with us by sharing a compliment or two. We won't mind at all if you leave kind words for our Gardens and staff in the comments! 💚😍
#powellgardens #botanicalgarden

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How are your resolutions going? (We won't tell if you already forgot what they were.) If you intended to move and get outside more in 2021, consider a Powell Gardens membership. Our Gardens have miles of path and trail for you to explore. We're looking forward to reopening in the spring and helping you meet your goals! Learn more about membership from the link in bio.

(Pictured: path into the Conifer Garden. Notice the lights still hung? We're still working on our resolutions too! 😆) #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #newyearsresolution2021 #explorekc #gooutside

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Our Conifer Garden provides color and interest all year long. Do you see any life in your Garden? #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #conifergarden #conifersofinstagram

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Poinsettias are a great way to add unexpected color to winter months. ❄✨🌱

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Like all non-profit organizations, Powell Gardens is governed by a Board of Directors. We are so thankful to have the talents, time and support of our board members to guide the Gardens in 2021 and beyond!

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Powell Gardens is currently closed to visitors but we want to stay connected! Make sure you're signed up to receive our e-newsletter (link in bio) so you never miss an update. We'll share our reopening date, Garden classes and events, and more!

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Powell Gardens is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring. (Exact reopening date coming soon.) During this closure, staff is working just as hard as ever! We're planning this year's plantings, ordering seeds and supplies, finalzing festivals and exhibitions, setting the budget, caring for members, training staff, and much more. We can't wait to see you in the spring!

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Looking for an intimate place for a special celebration this year? Powell Gardens has several indoor and outdoor options for your day.

Click the link in bio to see venue options and submit a request for more information today. (📸: Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel.)

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All right, garden friends. It's cold! However, that doesn't make sunshine, fresh air, and movement less important. Comment and tell us how you enjoy the outdoors safely in the winter months. ❄

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In spite of considerable challenges, 2020 was a special and successful year for Powell Gardens. We are truly grateful for donors, members, and supporters just like you!

As we look ahead, we welcome your input. (After all, we are YOUR botanical garden!) What would you enjoy doing, seeing, or experiencing in the Gardens? Tell us below. 🍂

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Thank you for an extra special Festival of Lights: Enchantment! While we're closed to visitors, staff is already hard at working storing our lights and making plans for next year's festival.

If you've been putting off taking lights down at home, let us give you a tip. Try wrapping your lights around cardboard or a large spools to significantly lessen the time spent detangling your stash next year. (A hanger will even work for shorter light strands!)✨

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A prescribed burn is just what the (prairie) doctor ordered! Before the holidays, our team conducted a prescribed burn on our grounds. While it may seem counterintuitive, burning is an important tool in our tool box!

Prescribed burns safely reduce excessive brush, shrubs and trees. The practice encourages new growth of native plants and maintains biodiversity for the many plants and animal species who call Powell Gardens home.

#powellgardens #prescribedburn #prescribedfire #controlledburn #biodiversity #prairiemanagement #botanicalgarden #garden

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#TipTuesday: Cold months can be difficult for birds and critters as food is scarce and water may freeze. Consider putting appropriate food and water in your garden or yard to help feed local wildlife. 🍂🐿🐦

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We loved seeing so many garden friends during Festival of Lights: Enchantment! Thank you for supporting Powell Gardens in 2020.

The Gardens will be closed to visitors January 11-February 28, 2021. During this seasonal closure, staff will be finalizing 2021 classes, festivals, and plantings. We'll keep sharing what's happening in the Gardens and 2021 sneak peeks on our social channels. We can't wait to see you again on March 1, 2021! 🍃
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#powellgardens #springiscoming #botanicalgarden #supportbotanicalgardens #garden #midwestbotanicalgarden #powellgrown #bloomfestkc #festivalofbutterflieskc #harvestdayskc #festivaloflightskc #growmorein2021

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Tonight is the last night to visit Festival of Lights: Enchantment! (For real this time.) A limited number of tickets (advance purchase required) are available. Click the link in bio to purchase. #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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We love seeing you enjoy Powell Gardens in all seasons! If you visited Festival of Lights: Enchantment this year, tell us your favorite part in the comments. (We'd love to hear your ideas for future festivals, too!) ❄🌲✨

Advance tickets are required; purchase from link in bio. #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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The holidays may be over, but the magic doesn't have to be. ✨ We're looking forward to one last weekend of Festival of Lights: Enchantment! Advance tickets are required; link in bio.

Make sure to visit the Perennial Lounge during your visit to shop our 50% sale. We're clearning inventory to make room for spring and passing the savings along to you! #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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Did you know we added extra days to Festival of Lights: Enchantment? Weather permitting, we plan to be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 4-10 p.m., this week!

Advance tickets are still required. (If you previously purchased tickets for Dec. 29, Jan. 2, or Jan. 3 and were iced out, your tickets can be used any night January 8-10, 2021!) Purchase your tickets online at https://powellgardens.org/homepage/events-programs-exhibitions/powell-gardens-festivals/festival-lights/. #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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Festival of Lights: Enchantment is back for one more weekend! We hated to close for icy and snowy conditions last week so we added January 8-10, 2021. The festival will be open 4-10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Beat the back-to-work blues with one last enchanting experience! Purchase tickets online at the link in bio. #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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We love all of the goals and plans being put into action this time of year! Getting active is a popular resolution and we love seeing it happen in the Gardens. We look forward to hosting many long walks along our paths and trails in the spring.

In the meantime, feel free to share your 2021 resolutions below. We're cheering you on!

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Powell Gardens is celebrating 1,105 new members in 2020! As we consider how important the outdoors and time with loved ones has been the past 12 months, It's wonderful to think of all who will experience the joy of the Gardens in 2021.

If you're a past or current member, welcome our new members by sharing what you enjoy most about your membership in the comments. ❤

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This time of year often brings thoughts of (warmer and brighter) days ahead. What do you hope 2021 brings?

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*CLOSED 1/3/2021 FOR ICE AND SNOW*

Our staff has been hard at work clearing roads and paths into and around the Gardens but we made the difficult choice to close Festival of Lights: Enchantment for tonight (1/3/2021).

We want our garden friends to experience the festival, so we added new dates! If you purchased tickets and were iced out on Dec. 29, Jan. 2, or Jan. 3, you are welcome to use them January 8-10, 2021. Check your inbox for an email with more details!

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*CLOSED 1/2 DUE TO ICE AND SNOW* Our staff is working hard to clear our roads and paths. We plan to see you in the Gardens tomorrow! (Already purchased tickets for tonight? Check your email for next steps.) ✨🌲 #festivaloflighskc #powellgardens

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From our Gardens to yours, #happynewyear2021!

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Powell Gardens will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 to celebrate the new year. We welcome the arrival of 2021 along with you! ❤

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*SOLD OUT 12/30* You can't beat crisp air, fire pits, and bright lights.✨

There are just a few days left to enjoy Festival of Lights: Enchantment! Reserve advanced tickets (required) with the link in bio.