Gardens Aglow at Dothan Botanical Gardens

Gardens Aglow at Dothan Botanical Gardens

November 28th, 2025 - December 23rd, 2025The hours will be 5-8 p.m. on the following nights: November 28 & 29; December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22 & 23rd.

Dothan

Now in its 13th year, Gardens Aglow provides visitors the opportunity to walk a half-mile portion of the Gardens’ paved trails to see and enjoy thousands of Christmas lights and lots of lighted holiday displays. The Gardens will be transformed into a winter wonderland along with Christmas music and Santa Claus.  This family-oriented event will also feature Christmas surprises to watch for in the trees so visitors are encouraged to bring their flashlights.    

Gardens Aglow begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs until Christmas. Event dates are as follows from 5pm until 8pm each night:  November 28 & 29 and Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22 & 23.  

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    • 5130 Headland Avenue
    • Dothan, AL 36303
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    5130 Headland Ave, Dothan, AL 36303, USA

    Region

    Dothan is located in the The Wiregrass Area of the South Alabama Region

    Fees

    Cost is $8 per person and free for children ages 8 and under

    Where to Stay

    Hampton Inn & Suites Dothan

    Discover comfort and convenience at Hampton Inn and Suites Dothan, Alabama. Nestled in the heart of the city, our hotel offers modern accommodations, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, and easy access to local attractions.

    Courtyard by Marriott -- Dothan

    Stay at our Dothan, AL hotel and add some flavor to your travels.

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Dothan North

    Our hotel offers modern accommodations, complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center. Conveniently located near major attractions and businesses, it's the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers in Dothan.

    Econo Lodge

    Book a room at the Econo Lodge hotel in Dothan, AL.

    Daybreak Suites Extended Stay

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    Country Inn and Suites by Carlson

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    Comfort Inn & Suites East

    Experience comfort and convenience at Comfort Inn and Suites East Dothan. Our hotel offers modern amenities, complimentary breakfast, and cozy accommodations. Conveniently located near major attractions, restaurants, and shopping, it's the perfect ch...

    Residence Inn by Marriott Dothan

    We welcome guests to spacious suites complete with all the comforts of home, including full kitchens, pillowtop mattresses & access to Netflix and other popular streaming services on your in-room Smart TV's.

    Super 8 Dothan

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    Where to Eat

    The Cellar

    The Cellar Fine Steaks & Wines was born through a love of superior meals, wine and fellowship with family & friends. The desire to provide exceptional experiences has been a goal. We share our tables with the most special in our lives, why not striv...

    Richie B's

    New York Style Sandwiches and Pizza is their claim to fame! Plentiful, tasty and authentic, you'll be pleased with any choice. From the Boar's Head cold cuts and cheeses on the sandwiches to the monster-sized slices of thin crust pizza.

    Hangar 38

    Experience Food, Family, and Fun at Hangar 38 | Let The Good Times Roll

    Barrentine Fish Market & Oyster Bar

    Barrentine Fish Market & Oyster Bar is the area's most popular choice for enjoying excellent seafood in a relaxing atmosphere.

    Jeanette's Restaurant

    Southern homestyle cooking. Breakfast is made to order and lunch is buffet style.

    KBC

    In the deep South, true hospitality is issuing the open invitation, "Y'all come." It means anyone is welcome, anytime, exactly how you are.

    Mr. Coffee Bean

    The best coffee house in Dothan and the Wiregrass, with locally roasted coffee

    Momma Goldberg's

    Momma Goldberg's Deli has served the Auburn area since 1976. Recently the eatery, famous for its Momma's Love sandwich (a combination of roast beef, ham, turkey and Muenster cheese) has expanded to more than 20 locations across Alabama and Georgia.

    Basketcase Café

    Located in historic Dothan in the Old Harvester Building (cir. 1939), home of the Understudy Dinner Theater, the Basketcase is most famous for its delicious chicken salad with fresh fruit and scrumptious muffins with muffin cream.
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    What to See & Do

    Dothan Cultural Arts Center

    The Cultural Arts Center is home to several local arts organizations including Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, Tri-States Community Orchestra, Spark Community Theatre, Providence Christian School Drama Department. We, along with these organizati...

    East River Trading

    East River Trading is a traditional handmade dry goods store run by a husband and wife team that focuses on handmade, all-natural goods. East River carries handmade soaps, lotions, candles, garments, leather goods and more.

    Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center

    The Wiregrass Museum of Art collects and exhibits contemporary work by artists from Alabama and around the Southeast. Pieces from the permanent collection are on display throughout the year with temporary exhibitions that change quarterly.

    Westgate Tennis Center

    World-class facility. Winner of 3 national facility awards. Recently named as a USTA Premier Facility. Host to national-level amateur competition and former host to professional women's circuit event. 20 lighted Har-Tru clay courts, including champi...

    World's Smallest City Block

    Land triangle features stop sign, yield sign, street sign, and granite marker placed by the Camellia Garden Club on May 1, 1964.

    Historic Dothan Downtown

    Dothan Downtown is a quintessential Southern downtown featuring unique dining and shopping experiences, a summer farmers market and street festivals. Go to www.dothandowntown.com for the event calendar and list of downtown boutiques and restaurants....

    The Plant

    The Plant started as a Coca Cola bottling facility in Downtown Dothan. It closed in the 90's and sat vacant until the summer of 2017 when we began transforming it into a hub of entertainment for Dothan.

    Dothan Civic Center

    Twenty to thirty music concerts, from national touring bands to large local performances, are held annually at this facility near city hall.

    Rip Hewes Athletic Complex

    Constructed in 1963, Rip Hewes Athletic Complex includes a 10,000 seat football stadium, two softball fields (Colby & Bottoms Fields), and one high school/college-size baseball field (Pittman Field).
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