RBG After Dark: Spring into Summer (19+)

Pre-purchased tickets are required for this special event. Tickets are final sale.

Your tickets will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment shortly after online payment. You will be required to present these tickets upon arrival, either printed out or digitally on your personal device.

Doors will open at 6:30pm and last entry will be at 9:30 pm. This event concludes at 10:30 p.m.

This event is outdoors with limited indoor access/ components. RBG recommends coming prepared for the weather, and we will proceed rain or shine. RBG reserves the right to cancel a day due to inclement weather. If the event date is canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, ticket holders will be notified directly by email.

Attendees must be 19 years of age or older to attend. Please ensure you have a government-issued ID on your person during the event; anyone who does not present a valid ID upon request will be asked to leave.

Enjoy Food and Beverage offerings and various locations in the garden venue, available for purchase. This is a 19+ event with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.

RBG Rock Garden Bistro Reservations are available through open table (event ticket required for access)

RBG does its best to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Please ask our service staff for more details.

Please note that RBG does not permit outside food and beverages to be brought into this event. This is a licensed event; alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. A valid I.D. is required for entry.

Seating in the garden is limited, Guests will have access to picnic mats, Muskoka chairs and patio Table/chair seating in the garden. All seating is limited and available on first come first serve basis. We encourage guests to bring their own picnic blankets or folding chairs.

This event is held at RBG Rock Garden, Located at 1185 York Blvd.

Parking is included, available in the large area across from Rock Garden Visitor Center or accessible spots on the same size as the building. Please do not drink and drive; organize a safe ride home.

This garden is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance. See rbg.ca/directions for more details.

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.

The Rock Garden Visitor Centre is fully accessible.

All outdoor paths are either paved or made of finely packed gravel. Rock Garden includes many original limestone staircases, as well as newer staircases outfitted with handrails. Two paved and sloped pathways around the outer edge of the garden provide access to the lower bowl for those unable to take the stairs.

The lower bowl of the garden includes flat pathways with some arched bridges. Some original exploratory pathways along the inside of the bowl are not accessible for those unable to climb stairs, though much of the garden can be seen from accessible paths and lookout points.

Accessible parking spaces are available outside Rock Garden Visitor Center.

If you have any further questions about accessibility at this event please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or use the form at rbg.ca/contact-events.

• Tickets purchased to RBG events are final sale and non-refundable. Full price tickets may be transferred to another person without restriction should you be unable to attend. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry into the experience.
• Cancellation: RBG reserves the right to cancel the event due to extreme inclement weather with little to no notice (ticket purchasers will be contacted by email).
• Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.
• Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this experience may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this experience, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
• Weather Policy: This event is held outdoors in a non-covered area and is subject to weather conditions. RBG reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, or cancel the event due to inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, or other conditions that may impact the safety of guests, staff, or performers. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes via email, which may occur without prior notice. RBG is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by ticket holders.
• By purchasing tickets and participating in this experience on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.