(Opening Viewing is Saturday, August 29, 8:00-11:00)

September 2 thru October 24

Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine

In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Creatures, creatures all around…imagination runs wild when you hear a sound.

From the tall and looming to the small and unassuming, creatures of every shape and size coexist, each playing a role in a global ecosystem. Typically unseen, those that prowl beneath the moonlight, colonies that tunnel deep under foot, or sea dwellers that pulse and glow in the depths of the blue emerge in the twilight. But beyond the familiar lies a realm of imagination—fantastical creatures born of legend and lore: mythical beasts, and monsters – tiny insects that present superhero feats. In this world, plants grow larger than life and communicate in symphony.

As night falls, the Gardens come alive—illuminated in vibrant color patterns, curious movements, and the calls of the wild and the weird—casting light on the rich presence of creatures all around us, whether real or make-believe. Light artists from around the world inspire this world of illuminated enchantment, expanding your imagination beyond what is known.

Ticket sales begin August 4! Advanced timed-tickets are required.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

3330 Atwood Ave., Madison

608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.