Ruthmere Night at Holiday Lights - 2026 Ruthmere Signature Event
December 4, 2026 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM Indiana (East) Add to Calendar
Wellfield Botanic Gardens Visitor Center: 1011 North Main St Elkhart, IN 46514 Get Directions
Join us from 5-8 pm on Friday, December 4th for Ruthmere Night at Wellfield Botanic Garden's Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLFIELD BOTANIC GARDEN'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON DECEMBER 4TH AT THE NORMAL HOURS AND ADMISSION RATES. "RUTHMERE NIGHT AT HOLIDAY LIGHTS" IS A SEPARATE, PRIVATE PATRON EVENT HELD IN ADDITION TO THE PUBLIC VIEWING OPPORTUNITY.
Support Ruthmere at this special event and enjoy an evening with:
- Hearty eats provided by the Galley Catering
- Holiday Cheer (both alcohol and non-alcohol) from Navarre Catering
- Holiday music DJ from ProShow and a lightshow backdrop like no other--bring your favorite holiday music requests
- Your tour walk through Wellfield's Holiday Lights
Members are $85, Non-Members $100. Become a VIP Underwriter at the Individual level for $250 or get a VIP Table of 8 for $2000. Reservation deadline is November 27th - don't wait to sign up!
Ruthmere Night at Holiday Lights is a fundraiser. All proceeds support the Ruthmere Arts and History Campus. This is a 21 and over event. No exceptions.
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Wellfield Botanic Gardens' Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights will transport you to a magical setting with lights, sound and beauty. With over 1.8 million lights, this is perfect for families to enjoy during the holiday season. Enjoy this special opportunity to see Wellfield after hours in a wintry paradise!
Featuring professional light displays accentuating the natural beauty of Wellfield, the half-mile Promenade Pathway is aglow with color and texture, framing our Garden space as you've never seen it before!