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Garden Member Appreciation Nights

November 7-13 & 17-20
December 8 &15
January 1-4

Current Meadowlark Botanical Gardens members can purchase admission onsite at a discounted price of $12 per person on designated Member Nights. This special discount can only be obtained at Meadowlark’s Visitor Center when purchasing admission upon entrance to the Winter Walk on select nights. A member discount ticket cannot be purchased in advance. Patrons with current Family Memberships may purchase the $12 admission for themselves and their children, age 18 and younger, plus two guests. Patrons with current Individual Memberships may purchase the $12 admissions for themselves and one guest. Member discounts cannot be combined with other discounts. 

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Senior Appreciation Nights

November 7-13 & 17-20
January 1-4

Attention Seniors! (We prefer "Super Adults.") The Winter Walk of Lights has a great deal for you during Senior Discount Weeks. Super Adults (ages 60+), can purchase an admission onsite for themselves at a discounted price of $12 per person. These discount admissions can only be purchased at Meadowlark's Visitor Center, cannot be purchased in advanced, and cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Healthcare Workers Appreciation Nights

November 12
January 1

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our healthcare workers. One healthcare worker is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. The free healthcare worker does not need a ticket. Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets.

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Teacher Appreciation Nights

November 10
January 2

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our teachers. One teacher is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. The free teacher does not need a ticket. Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets. 

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Kids Nights

November 7, 10, 17 & 24
December 1, 8 & 15
January 2

Children, age 2-12 years will be admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. The free child does not need a ticket. Paying guests may purchase tickets at the door and online. This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.  No refunds on prior purchased tickets.   

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Military Appreciation Nights

November 11
January 3

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our military service professionals, both active and former. One military personnel receives free admission with one paying guest. The free military personnel does not need a ticket. Paying guest may purchase their ticket online or onsite. This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials. No refunds on prior purchased tickets. 

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Critter Corner

November 7, 13, 19
December 1, 8, 15, 
January 3

Stop by the Critter Corner by the Visitor Center fireplace to meet some fascinating live animals from Potomac Overlook Regional Park’s Nature Center! NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist will bring some surprise guests like an owl, a turtle, and maybe a snake. Visit before or after exploring the Winter Walk of Lights to see and learn about some interesting critters! 

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Pup Nights

November 10, 17, 18 & 25
December 9, 10, 29 & 30
January 2 & 4

Our patrons are howling with glee since we designated nights to bring a dog to the Winter Walk of Lights. Please purchase your $6* dog ticket online. All dogs (non-service) and their humans must have tickets. Please read all Pup Night ticket information on ticket site. By purchasing a Pup Night ticket, you are agreeing to all restrictions and rules. *Processing fees apply.

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First Responder Appreciation Nights

November 14, 2025
January 3, 2026

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to Police, Fire, and Rescue first responders. One first responder is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. The free first responder does not need a ticket. Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets.

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Scout and Camp Grow Appreciation Nights

November 13
January 4

Each child wearing apparel, badges, or pins from Camp Grow or scouts will be admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Paying guests may purchase tickets at the door and online. This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials. No refunds on prior purchased tickets.      

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