Downing Children's Garden Illuminations at Botanica in Wichita, Kansas has been growing each year since it started in 2020. In 2023 over 2,000,000 lights are displayed in a walk through attraction. 10 acres of theme gardens display the lights along a mile indoors and outdoors. With stops to talk to Santa, take a break at the fireplaces, and enjoy a hot cocoa, a typical visit will probably take 45 minutes to an hour. The drive through version of Botanica Illuminations was discontinued in 2021 and the walk through version expanded with two new displays. The Children's Garden Meadow added 360 poles with 6,000 lights which move to the music. There is an enchanted 62-foot Christmas tree that dances to holiday tunes, the holiday train express, and a land of miniatures full of holiday flare. Timed tickets must be purchased online and give a half hour window to start your tour. Tickets cannot be purchased in person. Reservations can be changed up to 24 hours in advance. Check the Botanica Facebook Page to see if illuminations is canceled due to inclement weather. Santa will be at Illuminations until December 23 interacting with guests. Bring a letter to Santa to drop off in the oversized mailbox. The Khicha Family Carousel will be open with tokens available for $3. For children who cannot be on a horse by themselves, the adult purchases the token and that child is free.
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