2022 at Wellfield Botanic Gardens celebrates a Year of Connections!
After the challenges we’ve all faced over the past couple of years, we can all agree on the need to connect. Each of our seasons will celebrate “connections” in its own way, whether you are visiting the Gardens to connect with nature, or friends and family or yourself.
For more information or questions about our programs email info@wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006, x105.
Winter Wonderland 2022
Michiana’s brightest and most popular holiday attraction, Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, returns for 17 spectacular nights – bigger and brighter in 2022!
Dates: Friday-Sunday nights, November 25-27, Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 (yup, 8 nights in a row!)
Times: 5:30-8:30 (admission gates close at 8:15)
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW
For details, ticketing links and answers to all your frequently asked questions, click HERE.
Make and Take Crafting Classes
We’re helping you prepare for the holidays with these classes that will help you get creative and make some holiday gifts for you or that special someone! We provide the supplies you need to make the gift, you just show up and have fun! This would be a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends making some holiday cheer! Classes will be held on our Event Plaza in a heated tent; refreshments provided.
Saturday, December 3, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Make and Take: Wreaths
Get creative by making your own Christmas wreath to hang on your door. Each participant will receive a 22″ Noble Fir wreath to decorate with ribbons, pinecones and ornaments. You are welcome to bring your own ornaments or lights to add!
Registration required, space is limited!
Cost: $50 (public adult) / $40 for Wellfield members
Register: Make and Take: Wreath
Saturday, December 10, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Make and Take: Winter Gnome
Gnome doubt about it, your friends and family will be impressed with your holiday decoration when you tell them you’ve made it yourself! Using fresh evergreen trimmings and a tomato cage, you will create a friendly gnome to greet guests throughout the winter season.
Registration required, space is limited!
Cost: $25 (public adult) / $20 for Wellfield members
Register: Make and Take: Winter Gnome
Saturday, December 10, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Make and Take: Ornaments
Registration required, space is limited!
Cost: $10 (public adult) / $8 for Wellfield members
Register: Make and Take: Ornaments
2023
All your favorite seasonal events will return in 2023, and we’ll even sprinkle in some new ones! Stay tuned as we build our 2023 calendar.
Garden of Villains
My family loves this place and we enjoy the concrete that our father did close by. Thanks for the great article.
You’re welcome! We’re so glad you enjoy Wellfield as much as we do 🙂
Hi Brenda,
We offer free admission for retired and active Military on Veteran’s day, and caregivers of those with disabilities receive free admission. Are you an Elkhart County resident? Thanks to a generous grant from the Elkhart County Community Foundation, we offer free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays. Just present your ID at our Visitors Cottage for proof of residence. Hope this helps!
Groovin in the Garden 2021 was fabulous fun. Loved the new location. Cannot wait for the 2022 series and more great dance and listening music.
Us, too! We are busy getting Groovin’ 2022 set up now and are cooking up some new things; mark your calendar for June 16th when we help open Jazz Fest!
What is the best date to see the tulip gardens?
Hi Lauren,
While many factors determine when the peak blooming time is for our spring annuals, it’s usually a safe bet that they will be blooming in early-mid May. The best way to know for sure is to follow us on Facebook or Instagram, as we post photos there regularly in-season. You can also call us, or email info@wellfieldgardens to find out more. Hope you enjoy visiting!