Gardens on Spring Creek: City of Fort Collins

Sugar Plum Fairies

As a special treat during Garden of Lights, we will have some memorable furry guests. The Sugar Plum Fairies will be at The Gardens on Dec. 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Gifts from the Gardens

Dec. 4th, 5 - 8 pm with Members Only Shopping Hours from 3 - 5 pm
Dec. 5th, 9 am - 4 pm
Start your holiday shopping with Poinsettias, Amaryllis, dwarf pomegranates, and culinary herb baskets grown in our greenhouse, and gifts from local artisans. Gift items include pottery, jewelry, photography and felted hats and purses.

This year we're growing seven different varieties of Amaryllis, with colors including ivory with red-stripes, deep rose, pale apricot, and glistening pink. Poinsettia varieties include Winter Rose, Prestige Maroon, Shimmer Surprise, Freedom Fireworks, Ice Punch, and Autumn Red.

GARDEN OF LIGHTS

Dec. 4th - 27th, 5 - 9 pm.
Free admission
Visitors to The Gardens will be treated to festive decorations throughout the month of December. The whimsical residents of The Gardens, including a ladybug, butterfly, dragonfly, watering cans and giant fruits and veggies, will be lit by tens of thousands of LED lights to charm both children and adults.
•    Join us on opening night, Friday, Dec. 4th at 5 pm, when Mayor Doug Hutchinson will be at The Gardens to inaugurate The Garden of Lights. Visitors will be greeted by Santa and entertained by the Tower Singers of Fort Collins High School and the three canine winners of the Fort Collins’ “My Dogs Got Talent” comedic contest dressed as the Sugar Plum Fairies. Visitors will also enjoy hot drinks and holiday sweets generously donated by Cafe Columbine.
•    Santa will be at The Gardens greeting all visitors on Dec.11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th from 6 - 8 pm.
•    Saturday, Dec. 12th, Spotlight/Syrens and Prima Voce, from Rocky Mountain High School will entertain visitors with holiday carols.
•    Garden of Lights expands as the Gardens grow - so expect more lights in more gardens this year!

Annual Toys for Kids

Toys for Kids
Help Deserving children this holiday season with your donation of a $15 new, unwrapped toy.
Drop off your unwrapped gift for a child (ages 3 - 8) now through December 4th at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
Toys will be distributed to needy children in Fort Collins.

Compost Bins For Sale

Looking for a way to keep your kitchen waste out of the landfill? Now's your chance! Soil Savers are back! These compost bins are perfect for backyard composting. They will be sold while supplies last for $60.00. This system is setup in our compost demonstration site. Learn more about the Soil Saver compost bin (PDF).

Dog & Bicycle Policy

We ask that visitors park their bicycles at the bike rack in front of of the Visitor Center. This allows patrons plenty of space on the sidewalks. We also ask that patrons refrain from bringing their dogs into The Gardens. The Gardens on Spring Creek is our community botanic gardens and we want to keep it looking beautiful!

Spotlights