# Houston Botanic Garden: Radiant Nature > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Feb 21 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017 - Ages: All ages (wide ADA-accessible walking trails; stroller and wagon friendly; cashless venue) - Price: Tickets approx $12 adults, $8 children (ages 3–17); free for children under 3. HBG members receive discount. Advance parking pass required ($15) or Park & Ride shuttle. - Organizer: Houston Botanic Garden - Official page: https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/houston-botanic-garden-radiant-nature--listing-0a5c8f11608249d8c823a969 ## About Returning for its fourth enchanting season, Radiant Nature illuminates the Houston Botanic Garden along Sims Bayou with more than 50 oversized, handcrafted Chinese lantern installations celebrating the wonders of flora and fauna. Visitors embark on a gentle mile-long illuminated journey encountering iridescent botanical blossoms, a colossal 80-foot shimmering dragon undulating across the landscape, glowing pandas, illuminated peacocks, and interactive installations that respond to touch and sound. Designed to be both an artistic celebration and a peaceful nature stroll, Radiant Nature weaves light art seamlessly into the garden's pine groves and native coastal landscapes. Food vendors offer warm churros, bao buns, hot chocolate, and seasonal beverages, while festive photo zones provide magnificent family memory-making spots under the starlit sky. ## Similar picks in Houston - [Hatchlings at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/hatchlings-at-houston-arboretum-and-nature-center--listing-8ce33bfcbf2d52f85dcc221f) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · checked Nov 9. 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