Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford to host holiday ‘Illuminated’ event

Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford will be awash in color for the holiday season. “Illuminated,” a winter lights experience, continues from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 through Jan. 5.

The annual event features dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the Garden’s landscape and canopy, creating a captivating winter atmosphere to stroll through. Enjoy a fireside dinner inside the visitors center. Made-to-order Woodfire Pizza and a rotating schedule of food trucks will be available nightly.

Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $12 for students and military members, and free for kids ages 5 and younger.

Anderson Japanese Gardens is located at 318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford.

Last admission is at 7:45 p.m. “Illuminated” is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

For more information, visit andersongardens.org/illuminated.