Twilight Picnic Experience at University of Alberta Botanic Garden

Meander down a leafy path with someone you care about. Spread a blanket, enjoy the sunset and let everything slow down. Open your picnic box of beautiful food, nibble to live music, and rediscover the pleasure of eating, together.

Isn’t it time to mark a special occasion, celebrate a friend, or reconnect on a date night?

The Twilight Picnic Experience is designed for two people. It includes admission to the Garden for two people, live musical entertainment and a gourmet picnic box for two. On select picnic evenings, Guided Forest Therapy walks are available as an add-on activity.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets :$104 + tax for two people.

Halal, gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are available upon request for an additional $5/box.

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Date & Time:

Friday, June 19 to Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 | 5 PM to 10 PM

Picnic guests can arrive at the Garden anytime after 5 p.m. Picnic box pickup is anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Musicians play between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., with intermittent breaks. Picnic guests can stay and enjoy the Garden until it closes at 10 p.m.

Friday, June 19 – Terry McDade, Harp – order by June 14

Friday, June 26 – Alexa Smith, Guitarist/Vocalist – order by June 21

Friday, July 10 – Birch Nero, Cello – order by July 5

Friday, July 24 – Daniel Gervais, Fiddle – order by July 19

Friday, Aug. 7, Karen Shepherd, Fiddle – order by Aug. 2. Add a guided Forest Therapy walk to your evening (walk runs from 6-7:30 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 14, Yifei Fusion – Traditional Chinese and Violin duo – order by Aug. 9. Add a guided Forest Therapy walk to your evening (walk runs from 6-7:30 p.m.)

Friday, Sept. 4, Umberto, Accordion – order by Aug. 31

Friday, Sept. 11, Alexa Smith, Guitarist/Vocalist – order by Sept. 4

Venue & Address :

University of Alberta Botanic Garden

51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7Y 1C5

Located in Parkland County, Alberta, 5 KM north of Devon on Hwy 60