2015 Luminaria - December 11 & 12

Bundle up and head to the Yakima Area Arboretum for one of the grandest Luminaria walks in the Pacific Northwest on December 11 & 12. 

Luminaria features a mile long pathway through the Arboretum's wintery landscape lit by the light over a 1000 candles.  While walking the trail people will enjoy listenening to the music of the Arboretum’s Carillon Bell Tower, see groves of trees strung with 1000's of twinkling lights before heading to the Jewett Interpretive Center to warm up with a cup of Starbuck's coffee, hot Tree Top apple cider, hot chocolate, and/or tasty treats from the kitchens of Zirkle Fruit, live music performed each hour by various local artists, fun children's crafts, and shopping in the Tree House Gift Shop.

Hundreds of families return year after year making the annual Luminaria walk a magical holiday tradition. After 24 years, Luminaria continues to draw over a thousand visitors each night, and new features are added to keep it fresh and interesting.  Children and their parents can’t help but be enchanted by this special event. The trail is relatively flat and designed to be used without a flashlight.  Ample parking.  

 Dress for the weather!